Helping overweight and obese veterans manage their weight successfully
Official title: Promotion of Successful Weight Management in Overweight and Obese Veterans
Funded at Baltimore VA Medical Center · NIH-10919771 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for veterans who are struggling with obesity and want to improve their health by trying a special weight loss program that includes a low-calorie diet and intermittent fasting, all designed to help them lose weight and feel better over 12 weeks.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baltimore VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 5I01CX001965-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10919771 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are overweight or obese veterans with mobility impairments who are seeking to lose weight.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not overweight or obese, or those without mobility limitations, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the high rates of obesity among veterans receiving care at the VA, which can lead to serious health issues like loss of mobility and increased risk of chronic diseases. The study aims to test an intensive weight management program that includes a low-calorie diet and intermittent fasting to help veterans lose weight and maintain that weight loss over time. By enrolling 200 overweight and obese veterans with mobility limitations, the program seeks to improve their physical functioning and overall health. Participants will engage in a structured 12-week program designed to alter energy balance and support sustainable weight management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies for weight management that improve the health and mobility of veterans.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that structured weight management programs can be effective, but this specific approach incorporating intermittent fasting is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Baltimore VA Medical Center
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ryan, Alice S. — Baltimore VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Ryan, Alice S.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.