Reducing obesity with a buddy program
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study explores whether having a friend or family member join you in a weight-loss program helps reduce obesity. You and your buddy will use a food-tracking app and get support from the program.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are Black or Hispanic, age 18 or older.
- Your BMI is over 30 (measured in person by study staff).
- You have a smartphone or computer and are okay using a food-tracking app.
- You can bring at least one adult friend or family member to join the study with you.
- You are not currently in another weight-loss program, on weight-loss medication, or planning weight-loss surgery.
- You have no serious health issues that prevent exercise, no food insecurity, and speak English or Spanish.
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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