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Testing a Tailored Program to Prevent Weight Regain After Weight Loss

Tests a tailored program to prevent weight regain in adults who lost weight.

Key facts

Who runs it: University of Utah
Where: Salt Lake City, United StatesSee the site
Trial code: NCT07577765
Registry title: Testing a Tailored Approach to Long-Term Weight Loss Success
Status: Recruiting
People taking part: 30 people, planned
Started: 7 Jan 2026
Expected to end: 1 Sept 2027
Type of study: Interventional
Treatments tested: Adaptive weight regain prevention
Record updated: 11 May 2026

Who can take part

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From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.

The trial is looking for adults who lost weight on purpose and want to keep it off. It tests a tailored program to prevent weight regain over 26 weeks.

Age: 18 Years to 65 Years
Sex: All sexes can join.
Disease stage: BMI of 27 or more before the weight loss. Lost 7% or more of body mass in the past 6 months, and the weight loss was intentional.
Earlier treatment: No plans for weight loss surgery in the next 6 months. Cannot have had bariatric surgery or cancer treatment within the past 5 years.

Main reasons for not taking part

Pregnant, within 12 months after birth, or planning pregnancy
Uncontrolled heart, metabolic, kidney, lung, mental health, thyroid conditions or cancers
Food insecure
Eating disorder treatment or diagnosis in the past 12 months
No smart device that can download apps and receive text messages

The registry criteria, word for word

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Who can take part

BMI of ≥ 27 prior to weight loss
Lost ≥ 7% of body mass in the past 6 months
Weight loss was intentional
No plans for weight loss surgery in the next 6 months
Access to a smart device that can download applications and receive text messages
Able to receive clearance for study participation from primary care provider

Who cannot take part

Uncontrolled conditions that affect overall health (cardiovascular, metabolic, renal, pulmonary, psychiatric, thyroid, cancers)
Bariatric surgery or cancer treatment within the past 5 years
Active or recent (<12 months) treatment/diagnosis of an eating disorder
Pregnant or within 12 months postpartum, or planning pregnancy
Food insecure

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Are you between 18 and 65 years old?

Where in United States

University of UtahSalt Lake City, United StatesContact: Josh OliverTaking people

About the trial

What the trial wants to find out

The purpose of this study is to develop and test an adaptive, individually tailored intervention to prevent weight regain in people who have intentionally lost weight. The main questions it aims to answer are:

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* Is an adaptive intervention with tailored re-engagement support feasible for individuals following intentional weight loss? * Does this intervention prevent weight regain after intentional weight loss?

Participants will:

* Complete a baseline assessment of body measurements * Complete surveys on dietary intake, mental health, and physical activity

Participants will also engage in a 26-week program, which involves:

* Receive regular educational texts/emails * Fill out weekly online survey check-ins * Weigh themselves at least weekly on a scale provided by the study * Some participants may receive health coaching during portions of the study. * Assessments will be repeated for all participants at the end of the intervention period.