Body weight effects in adults with severe obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how external body weight (like weights or resistance) affects body weight in adults with severe obesity. It may help find new ways to support weight loss.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your BMI is 35 or higher (this is a measure of body fat based on height and weight).
- You can follow the study instructions and attend scheduled sessions.
- You do not have a chronic health condition that could make the study unsafe.
- You do not have chronic pain.
- You have not had weight-loss surgery or lost 5 kg or more in the last 3 months.
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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