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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 125 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Augusta University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Augusta, Georgia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | May 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 19, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05956574 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
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Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Madison Kindred, PhD — Augusta University
- Study coordinator: Madison Kindred, PhD
- Email: mkindred@augusta.edu
- Phone: 774-238-0591
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.