Peer support program to improve obesity and muscle health in college students
Official title: The Effectiveness of a Media Integration Peer Support Model in Enhancing Awareness and Health Behaviors Related to Obesity and Sarcopenic Obesity Among Overweight-risk College Students
Run by China Medical University Hospital · NCT06964880 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a 12-week peer support program to see if it can help college students in Taiwan improve their weight and muscle health through group exercises and educational videos.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | China Medical University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taichung) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 11, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06964880 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are undergraduate students aged 18 to 25 with a BMI between 23 and 27 or a body fat percentage between 25% and 35%.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with chronic diseases or conditions that restrict movement 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 randomized controlled trial aims to address sarcopenic obesity among college students in Taiwan by implementing a 12-week peer support program. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which receives educational videos and group exercises, or a control group that receives printed health education materials. The study will assess body composition and exercise adherence through questionnaires and group discussions, with data analyzed using statistical methods to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. The goal is to enhance awareness and promote healthier lifestyle choices among at-risk students.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve exercise adherence and nutritional awareness among college students, reducing the risk of sarcopenic obesity.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in using peer support and educational interventions to improve health outcomes, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Undergraduate students in years 1 to 4 at a medical university in central Taiwan * Body Mass Index (BMI) between 23 and 27 or body fat percentage between 25% and 35% * Aged 18 to 25 years * No diagnosis of any chronic disease Exclusion Criteria: * University students with restricted limb movement who are unable to exercise according to instructions. * Any condition that may restrict the proper use of a dynamometer (e.g., hand pain, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis).
Where it's running
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Ya-Ling Tzeng
Taichung, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ya-Ling Tzeng, PhD
- Email: tyaling@mail.cmu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886 4-22053366
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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.