Helping with weight loss through motivational chats
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if talking with a counselor can help adults who are overweight or obese lose weight. It uses motivational interviewing, a supportive conversation style, during face-to-face or phone sessions.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 25 or higher, which means you are considered overweight.
- You are registered at a Healthy Life Center in Sakarya Province.
- You can speak and understand Turkish.
- You can join counseling sessions in person, by phone, or online.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have severe mental health or memory issues that would make it hard to take part.
- You do not have a serious medical condition that would prevent you from taking part.
- You are not already in another weight-loss program.
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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