Using daily self-weighing to help manage obesity in primary care settings
Daily Self-Weighing for Obesity Management in Primary Care
This study is looking at whether weighing yourself every day can help adults with obesity manage their weight better, especially for those who might find it hard to join more intensive weight loss programs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10602476 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of daily self-weighing as a method for managing obesity among adults in primary care. It aims to understand how regularly monitoring weight can help patients maintain or lose weight, especially given the barriers many face in accessing intensive weight management programs. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial with 400 participants over 24 months, focusing on those with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. Participants will receive guidance on daily self-weighing and its potential benefits for weight management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults with obesity, defined as having a BMI of 30 or higher, who are receiving primary care.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have access to primary care or those with a BMI below 30 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a simple and effective strategy for patients to manage their weight and improve their overall health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that daily self-weighing is associated with better weight management, suggesting that this approach may be effective in primary care settings.
Where this research is happening
Birmingham, United States
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dutton, Gareth R — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Dutton, Gareth R
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.