Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

A new approach to weight loss management

Official title: SMARTer Weight Loss Management

Run by Florida State University · NCT05861973 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new weight loss program to see if it can help people with diabetes lose weight as effectively as a standard program while being more affordable.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment492 (estimated)
SponsorFlorida State University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Tallahassee, Florida)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 25, 2024
Main results expectedApril 30, 2027
Study endsOctober 31, 2027
Registry record updatedApril 15, 2026
Trial IDNCT05861973 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old with a BMI of 25 or higher who own a smartphone and plan to reside in the Chicagoland area for the duration of the study.

Probably not a fit

Patients with recent cardiovascular events, diabetes requiring insulin, or those with eating disorders may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The SMARTer trial is a randomized controlled trial that compares an adaptive weight loss intervention to the standard Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) and usual care. It aims to determine if the SMARTer intervention can achieve similar weight loss results as DPP while being more cost-effective. Participants will be assessed at multiple time points over a year to evaluate weight loss outcomes and the economic feasibility of the interventions. The study seeks to provide valuable insights into the affordability and effectiveness of behavioral weight loss strategies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a more accessible and cost-effective weight loss management option for patients struggling with obesity.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar adaptive intervention approaches, but this specific method is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Over 18 years old
* BMI of ≥25, weight \<396 lbs
* Must own a Smartphone, and be willing to install the SMARTer app
* Not enrolled in a formal weight loss program

Exclusion Criteria:

* Cerebrovascular accident or myocardial infarction within six months of enrollment
* Diabetes treated with insulin
* Pregnancy, lactation or intended pregnancy
* Active suicidal ideation
* Anorexia or bulimia
* Requiring an assistive device for mobility
* Taking weight loss medications, such as GLP-1 agonists

Where it's running

  • Florida State University
    Tallahassee, Florida, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.