Reducing food cravings to help with weight loss
Targeting food cue responsiveness for weight loss
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · NIH-10909985
This study is looking for ways to help adults who are overweight or obese and struggle with strong food cravings by testing a new treatment that may help them feel fuller and less responsive to food, comparing it to regular weight loss methods.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10909985 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to help adults with overweight or obesity who have strong cravings for food. It focuses on a new treatment model that aims to decrease food responsiveness and improve feelings of fullness. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups to compare the effectiveness of this new approach against standard weight loss methods. The study will track participants' progress over time to see how well they manage their weight and cravings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older who are overweight or obese and experience high levels of food cravings.
Not a fit: Patients who are not overweight or obese or do not experience significant food cravings may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective weight loss treatments for individuals who struggle with food cravings.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using behavioral approaches to address weight loss, but this specific model is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO — LA JOLLA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BOUTELLE, KERRI N — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
- Study coordinator: BOUTELLE, KERRI N
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.
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