Understanding why people slip on their diet during behavioral obesity treatment
Official title: Using Multimodal Real-Time Assessment to Phenotype Dietary Non-Adherence Behaviors that Contribute to Poor Outcomes in Behavioral Obesity Treatment
Funded at Miriam Hospital · NIH-11332754 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Researchers are studying how and why adults with obesity miss their diet targets during treatment, with the goal of helping people achieve better weight loss outcomes.
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 1, 2022 |
| Project end | April 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $601,840 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK132210-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11332754 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older enrolled in behavioral obesity treatment programs who experience dietary lapses during weight loss attempts.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not engaged in obesity treatment or without dietary lapses may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project looks at real-life eating patterns during behavioral obesity treatment to identify specific lapse behaviors and the situations that trigger them. By classifying dietary lapse types and examining the behavioral, psychosocial, and contextual factors behind each type, the study aims to reveal actionable targets to improve adherence. The work builds on analyses of existing data and plans to translate findings into more effective strategies for patients pursuing weight loss. Participants would contribute information about their daily eating behavior and the contexts in which lapses occur, to help tailor interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the research could lead to more personalized and effective strategies to help people adhere to dietary targets during obesity treatment.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has identified lapse types and related mechanisms, but this project seeks to extend findings using real-time data and targeted interventions.
Where this research is happening
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Miriam Hospital
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldstein, Stephanie Paige — Miriam Hospital
- Study coordinator: Goldstein, Stephanie Paige
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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.