Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 75

Weight loss method for people with overweight or obesity in primary care

Official title: Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Weight Loss InterventionTrial in Subjects With Overweight or Obesity in Primary Health Care

Run by Vastra Gotaland Region · NCT04184479 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests a new weight loss method called LEVA to see if it can help people with overweight or obesity in primary care lose weight and keep it off.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorVastra Gotaland Region
Government
Locations1 site (Gothenburg)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 2, 2020
Main results expectedAugust 2026
Study endsAugust 2027
Registry record updatedNovember 25, 2024
Trial IDNCT04184479 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18-75 with a BMI between 27 and 35.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have difficulty understanding Swedish or are unwilling to use digital tools 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

This study evaluates the effectiveness of the LEVA method by Bertz et al, which is designed to promote sustainable weight loss in individuals with overweight or obesity. The trial focuses on patients referred to primary health care centers in Västra Götalandsregionen. By assessing the method's impact beyond postpartum women, the study aims to determine its broader applicability for weight management in various patient groups. Participants will engage with digital tools as part of the intervention to facilitate their weight loss journey.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this method could provide a new, effective treatment option for individuals struggling with overweight and obesity.

How similar studies have gone: While the LEVA method has been previously studied for postpartum women, its application to a broader population is relatively novel and untested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* BMI 27 ≤ 35
* age 18-75 år

Exclusion Criteria:

* difficulty understanding Swedish, spoken or read
* does not manage/want to handle digital Tools
* the remittance was addressed to Primärvårdens Dietistenhet at wrong premises and the patient should be treated elsewhere.

Where it's running

  • Västra Götalandsregionen
    Gothenburg, Sweden
    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.