Optimizing self-monitoring methods for effective obesity treatment
Official title: Microrandomized Trial to Optimize Use of Burden-reducing Self-monitoring Approaches in Behavioral Obesity Treatment
Funded at Miriam Hospital · NIH-11088707 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for the best ways to help people with obesity stick to their diet plans by trying out different self-monitoring methods, so if you're interested in improving your weight loss journey, this could be a great opportunity for you!
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Miriam Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $525,196 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK136216-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11088707 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are seeking help with obesity and weight management.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not actively trying to lose weight or who do not have access to dietary self-monitoring tools may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to improve adherence to dietary self-monitoring in obesity treatment by testing different self-monitoring strategies. It uses a micro-randomized trial approach, which means participants will be randomly assigned to different self-monitoring methods at various times to see which works best for them. The goal is to find the most effective ways to help individuals stick to their dietary plans, ultimately leading to better weight loss outcomes. Participants will provide data on their experiences, which will help tailor interventions to individual needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective obesity treatments that help patients maintain weight loss by improving adherence to dietary self-monitoring.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using alternative self-monitoring strategies to improve adherence in obesity treatment, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Miriam Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thomas, John Graham — Miriam Hospital
- Study coordinator: Thomas, John Graham
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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.