NCT07518875Enrolling by invitation
Online Dietary Weight Loss Program for Arab Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Testing an Online Dietary Weight Loss Program for Arab Adults: A Comparative Study With Existing Hospital-Based Weight Loss Interventions in Saudi Arabia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 9 Apr 2026
Brief summary (registry, in English)
This study is testing whether a culturally adapted online dietary and lifestyle program can help Arab adults in Saudi Arabia lose weight and improve their overall health. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: an online lifestyle and dietary intervention group or a usual care group receiving standard hospital-based dietary care. The online program lasts 6 months and includes 12 Arabic-language educational sessions, practical guidance on healthy eating and lifestyle habits, and support from dietitians when needed. The usual care group will receive personalized dietary advice as normally provided in the hospital setting. Researchers will compare the two groups to see how the program affects body weight, dietary habits, and quality of life over time. The goal of this study is to identify an effective and accessible weight management approach for Arab adults in Saudi Arabia.
- Status (registry)
- Enrolling by invitation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 68 (estimated)
- First submitted
- 1 Apr 2026
- Start date
- 9 Mar 2026
- Primary completion date
- 31 Oct 2026
- Lead sponsor
- Asma Yahya
- Diseases
- Obesity
- NCT number
- NCT07518875
What you commit to
- Study type: Interventional
- Planned participants: 68
- From 9 Mar 2026 to the primary completion date, 31 Oct 2026
- 1 site in 1 country
- Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them
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Prior treatment
- Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Planning pregnancy during the study period Currently using weight loss medications (including GLP-1 medications) History of bariatric surgery Planning bariatric surgery during the study period Currently participating in another structured weight loss program Severe medical conditions that may make participation unsafe, such as serious renal disease or other unstable health conditions Limited ability to use online materials or complete digital assessments independently
Who the study is looking for
- Adults aged 18 to 75 years Arabic-speaking Body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m² Have at least one obesity-related comorbidity, such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, or joint-related problems Own a smartphone Have Wi-Fi/internet access at home Willing to participate in a 6-month study Willing to attend 12 educational sessions if assigned to the intervention group Able to provide informed consent
Age in the registry: 18 years to 75 years · Sex: All · Accepts healthy volunteers
Sites (1)
Sites in registry order. Pick your city on the disease page to sort them by distance.
| Site | City | Country | Site status |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Abdullah Medical City Coordinator of this site? Confirm its status | Mecca | Saudi Arabia | Unknown status |
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