Improving health for adults with higher body weight without focusing on weight loss
Optimizing a Weight Neutral Intervention to Improve Health Among Adults of Higher Body Weight: A MOST Preparation Phase Study
This study is looking for adults with higher body weight who want to improve their health by enjoying better eating habits and fun physical activities, without focusing on losing weight.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Miriam Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11138902 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a weight neutral intervention aimed at improving health outcomes for adults with higher body weight. Instead of focusing on weight loss, the program emphasizes enhancing dietary quality and increasing physical activity enjoyment. It employs a Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) to identify effective components of the intervention that promote adherence to healthier behaviors over time. Participants will engage in activities that foster body appreciation and combat weight-related stigma, ultimately aiming to reduce cardiometabolic risks.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are classified as having higher body weight and are interested in improving their health.
Not a fit: Patients who are seeking immediate weight loss solutions or those with severe obesity-related health conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a sustainable approach to improving health for individuals with higher body weight without the pressure of weight loss.
How similar studies have performed: While weight neutral approaches are gaining attention, this specific application of the Multiphase Optimization Strategy is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Miriam Hospital — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Olson, Kayloni L. — Miriam Hospital
- Study coordinator: Olson, Kayloni L.
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 below.