Lifestyle change program study for people using GLP-1 medications
Official title: Lifestyle Change Implementation Research Network at PRC at UMass Chan
Funded at Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester · NIH-11422056 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-focused study will test a digital lifestyle-change program called Noom to help people using GLP-1 therapies improve activity, eating habits, and overall health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Worcester, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2025 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $510,893 |
| NIH project number | 5U48DP006955-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11422056 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults currently using GLP-1 medications for weight management, diabetes, or cardiovascular risk reduction.
✕Less likely to help
People not using GLP-1s or those unwilling to engage with a digital lifestyle program may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project will set up two centers to study how well Noom works for people taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, diabetes, or heart disease. In the initial phase, adults on GLP-1s will be randomized to a 4-month Noom program or usual care, with goals like more physical activity and healthier eating. Researchers will track changes in activity, diet quality, body measurements, and health markers over time. The study also looks at how easily clinics, providers, and patients can adopt and sustain the digital program in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients using GLP-1s could have a proven digital tool to help achieve better weight, activity, and cardiovascular health.
How similar studies have gone: Digital lifestyle programs have shown promise, but evidence in GLP-1 users is limited and this study provides new implementation data.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
Worcester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Faro, Jamie — Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester
- Study coordinator: Faro, Jamie
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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.