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Weight Loss Goals and Satisfaction Survey

An Evaluation of 3D Visualization Tools and Their Effect on Weight Loss Goals and Satisfaction

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Last updated 21 Apr 2026

Brief summary (registry, in English)

The goal of this observational survey pilot study is to learn how 3D visualization tools (i.e., personalized avatars) influence weight loss goals, satisfaction, confidence, and commitment compared to numerical weight outcomes in weight loss-seeking adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. What are contemporary weight loss goals (defined as dream, happy, acceptable, and disappointing weight loss outcomes), and how do they compare to goals reported in prior studies? 2. Does presenting weight loss outcomes using personalized 3D avatars result in different levels of satisfaction compared to presenting equivalent outcomes numerically as body weight? 3. Do predictive 3D avatars affect participants' confidence and commitment to achieving weight loss differentially than numerical weight loss goals? Researchers will compare visual (3D avatar-based) weight loss outcomes to numerical (pounds lost) weight loss outcomes to see if visual presentation lowers satisfaction with potential weight loss and alters confidence and commitment. Participants will: * Complete a one-time online survey * Provide demographic and self-reported anthropometric information to generate personalized 3D avatars * Report weight loss goals and rate satisfaction with potential weight loss outcomes shown numerically and as 3D avatars. * Complete questionnaires assessing psychological and behavioral weight-related factors.

Status (registry)
Not yet recruiting
Study type
Observational
Enrollment
250 (estimated)
First submitted
13 Apr 2026
Start date
1 Aug 2026
Primary completion date
30 Sept 2026
Lead sponsor
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Diseases
Obesity
NCT number
NCT07541872

What you commit to

  • Study type: Observational
  • Planned participants: 250
  • From 1 Aug 2026 to the primary completion date, 30 Sept 2026
  • No sites listed in no country
  • Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who cannot take part

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Other illness

  • History of body shape-altering procedures (i.e., breast augmentation, bariatric surgery, amputation)

Who the study is looking for

  • Adults over 18 years of age
  • BMI ≥ 24.5 kg/m2
  • currently seeking weight loss
  • Willingness to provide informed consent
  • Willingness to answer all questions related to enrollment criteria and provide the necessary information to render a personalized avatar, including sex, age, race/ethnicity, weight, and height.

Age in the registry: 18 years to - · Sex: All · Accepts healthy volunteers

Full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov

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