Online Diet and Lifestyle Program for Weight Loss in Arab Adults
Compares an Arabic online diet program with usual hospital dietary care for overweight adults.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Online Dietary Weight Loss Program for Arab Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key facts
- Where
- Mecca, Saudi ArabiaSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 18 and 75 years old?
Source: NCT07518875, who can take part
Where in Saudi Arabia
- King Abdullah Medical CityMecca, Saudi ArabiaNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Asma Yahya
- Trial code
- NCT07518875
- Record updated
- 9 April 2026
- Original description
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.Read full original descriptionShow less
Testing an Online Dietary Weight Loss Program for Arab Adults: A Comparative Study With Existing Hospital-Based Weight Loss Interventions in Saudi Arabia
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.
Inclusion: 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.
Exclusion: 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.