Using future thinking to help with weight loss
Adapting Episodic Future Thinking for Behavioral Weight Loss: Comparing Strategies and Characterizing Treatment Response
['FUNDING_R01'] · MIRIAM HOSPITAL · NIH-10690703
This study is exploring how thinking about your future can help you lose weight and keep it off, by comparing different ways to motivate you—either by focusing on the good things that come from healthy choices or the bad things that can happen from unhealthy ones—so if you're looking to improve your eating and lifestyle habits, this research might be just for you!
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MIRIAM HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10690703 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how imagining future scenarios can aid individuals in achieving long-term weight loss goals. It compares different strategies that focus on either promoting positive outcomes or preventing negative consequences of unhealthy choices. By utilizing a behavioral weight loss program delivered online, participants will engage in exercises that help them visualize their future selves and the impact of their current decisions on their health. The study aims to determine which approach is more effective in encouraging healthier eating and lifestyle habits.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults with obesity who are motivated to lose weight and improve their health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in making lifestyle changes or who have conditions that prevent them from participating in a weight loss program may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide new strategies for individuals struggling with obesity to achieve sustainable weight loss.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that similar cognitive strategies can effectively aid in weight loss, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES
- MIRIAM HOSPITAL — PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DEMOS, KATHRYN E — MIRIAM HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: DEMOS, KATHRYN E
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.