Improving weight management through environmental and impulse control strategies
Evaluating environmental control (AVOID) and inhibitory control (RESIST) strategies to improve weight management outcomes
['FUNDING_R01'] · CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11015905
This study is looking for people who are overweight or obese to try out a year-long weight management program that includes healthy eating, exercise, and mindset skills, while testing different ways to help them succeed, like changing their environment or learning to control their impulses.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11015905 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates two innovative strategies aimed at enhancing weight management outcomes for individuals with overweight or obesity. Participants will engage in a 12-month weight management program that includes diet, physical activity, and mindset skills, while being randomly assigned to one of four groups: standard program, program with environmental modifications, program with impulse control training, or a combination of both strategies. The study will assess the effectiveness of these approaches on weight loss and diet quality over time, with evaluations conducted at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 18-65 with a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 39.9 kg/m2 who are seeking to lose weight.
Not a fit: Patients with a BMI below 25 or those who are not actively seeking weight loss may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective weight management strategies that help individuals achieve significant weight loss and improved diet quality.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using behavioral strategies for weight management, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES
- CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER — LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SALVY, SARAH-JEANNE — CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: SALVY, SARAH-JEANNE
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.
Conditions: adult onset diabetes, Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus