N/A Completed N=34 Randomized Treatment

Weight Management Intervention in College: A Pilot Study

Obesity

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05895461 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Jan 2026

Primary outcomePrimary: Acceptability — 4.6; 4.2 score

Summary

This Proof-of-Concept study consists of a series of uncontrolled pilot studies to refine a behavioral weight loss trial using a "small change" approach for emerging adult college students with overweight/obesity. The primary aim of this study is maximize student acceptability of the intervention and weight loss outcomes.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Acceptability	4.6; 4.2	—
PRIMARY Percentage of Participants Who Remained at 10 Weeks	24; 5	—
PRIMARY Adherence	77.5; 80	—
PRIMARY Weight Change	-1.7; 0.7	—

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

BMI of 25 or greater
Enrolled at college/university where study will take place
English-speaking

Exclusion Criteria

History or current diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or alcohol use disorder (current symptoms also assessed at screening using validated screening questionnaires)
Participation in another formal weight loss program
Current or recent pregnancy
Psychiatric hospitalization in the past 12 months
Recent weight loss of 5% body weight or more
History of bariatric surgery
Severe food or physical activity restrictions that would interfere with treatment recommendations

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05895461). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.