Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 40

A program to help people lose weight through personalized diet and exercise

Official title: Healthy Living: Incorporating Lifestyle Interventions to Encourage a Reduction in Body Weight.

Run by Augusta University · NCT05956574 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a personalized diet and exercise program can help people who are overweight or obese lose weight more effectively than a standard diet plan.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 40 Years
SexAll
Enrollment125 (estimated)
SponsorAugusta University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Augusta, Georgia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 2025
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsMay 2027
Registry record updatedFebruary 19, 2025
Trial IDNCT05956574 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are males and females aged 18-40 with a BMI greater than 25 who are stable on medications and able to participate in an exercise program.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 18 or over 40 years old, those unable to exercise, or currently pregnant will 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

This study evaluates the effectiveness of a physician-led, multi-disciplinary approach to treating obesity through personalized dietary plans based on genetics, exercise, and motivational counseling. Overweight and obese participants will be randomized to receive either a personalized diet plan or a standard care diet plan, both of which include a structured exercise intervention. The program lasts for six months, during which participants will aim to improve their diet and engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. After the intervention, a three-month no contact phase will help assess the long-term effects of the program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to significant weight loss and improved health outcomes for participants.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with similar multi-disciplinary approaches to obesity treatment, indicating potential for positive outcomes.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18-40 years
* BMI \> 25 kg/m2
* No cardiopulmonary disease
* stable on medications for 3 months
* weight stable (+/-5 pounds) for the past 3 months
* Not pregnant or trying to get pregnant
* Owns a smartphone
* Able to walk unassisted
* Not on supplemental oxygen

Exclusion Criteria:

* Under the age of 18 years
* 40 years and older
* Unable to participate in an exercise program
* Currently pregnant

Where it's running

  • Augusta University
    Augusta, Georgia, 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.