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Can four simple diet hacks boost digital weight loss? stanford launches reset trial

NCT ID NCT07032571

Disease control Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

The Reset trial, led by Stanford University, aims to find the best combination of four dietary strategies for weight loss in a fully digital program. 208 adults with overweight or obesity will receive a 12-week remote intervention that includes daily self-weighing, weekly lessons, and tailored feedback. Participants will be assigned to limit red zone foods, limit eating windows, increase protein, or increase fiber—or a mix. The study uses a special framework to identify which combination works best, with weight change measured at 1 and 3 months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
behavioral weight loss intervention with dietary strategies (limiting red zone foods, limiting eating windows, increasing protein, increasing fiber)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify the best combination of simple dietary strategies for effective weight loss in a fully digital program.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage optimization trial (not a test of a new drug), so results may not apply broadly. Weight loss depends on individual adherence, and the study is not designed to prove long-term effectiveness.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 208 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * adults (ages 18+ years) * body mass index (BMI) 25.0 to 45.0 kg/m\^2 * cellphone ownership with a texting plan * daily access to a personal scale * daily access to a personal email account * English language proficiency * interest in losing weight through behavioral strategies * living in the United States Exclusion Criteria: * concurrent enrollment in another weight management intervention * loss of ≥5% body weight in the past 6 months * current use of a weight loss or anti-obesity medication * prior or planned bariatric surgery in the next 3 months * current pregnancy, planned pregnancy in the next 3 months, or recent pregnancy in the past 6 months * current breastfeeding or lactating * living with someone else participating in the study * hospitalization for a mental health condition in the past 12 months * inability to engage in moderate forms of physical activity akin to brisk walking * if weight loss is contraindicated or might be impacted by a condition (e.g., end stage renal disease, cancer, schizophrenia, dementia) or medication (e.g., steroids, antipsychotics) * if an individual would be better suited for a more intensive or different type of intervention based on a health condition (e.g., individuals with history of an eating disorder or cardiovascular event, uncontrolled hypertension, or uncontrolled diabetes mellitus) * participation in another weight loss study conducted in Dr. Patel's lab in the past 6 months * investigator discretion for safety reasons

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Conditions

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Body Weight Body Weight Changes Health Behavior Obesity obesity disorder Overweight Weight Loss

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Health behavior Lifestyle intervention Obesity Overweight Weight loss

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Locations

  • Stanford University School of Medicine

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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