Intensive weight loss program vs. usual care for obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial compares an intensive weight loss program to usual care for adults with severe obesity and related health problems. It aims to see if a structured program helps people lose more weight and improve their health.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have severe obesity (BMI >35, or >32.5 if you are from certain ethnic backgrounds) plus at least one weight-related health problem like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, or sleep apnea.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in the next two years.
- You have not taken weight loss medications or GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic) in the past three months.
- You have not had weight loss surgery (except for some types that were removed over a year ago).
- You do not have a severe eating disorder, cancer (other than certain types), or other conditions that would make the program unsafe.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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