Understanding why people struggle to stick to their diet during obesity treatment
Using Multimodal Real-Time Assessment to Phenotype Dietary Non-Adherence Behaviors that Contribute to Poor Outcomes in Behavioral Obesity Treatment
This study is looking at why some people have trouble sticking to their diet while trying to lose weight, and it’s for anyone in a weight loss program who wants to understand and improve their eating habits.
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 ID | NIH-11085086 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the reasons behind dietary non-adherence in individuals undergoing behavioral obesity treatment. By using real-time assessments, the study aims to identify specific behaviors and contextual factors that lead to lapses in diet adherence. Participants will help categorize different types of dietary lapses, such as eating off-plan foods or consuming large portions, to better understand their impact on weight loss outcomes. The goal is to develop targeted interventions that can improve adherence and ultimately enhance treatment effectiveness.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who are currently participating in behavioral obesity treatment and experiencing challenges with dietary adherence.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently engaged in obesity treatment or those who do not struggle with dietary adherence may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective obesity treatment programs that help patients achieve better weight loss outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding dietary adherence behaviors, but this approach of real-time assessment to categorize dietary lapses is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Miriam Hospital — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldstein, Stephanie Paige — Miriam Hospital
- Study coordinator: Goldstein, Stephanie Paige
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.