Weight Management Program for Obesity
Identification of Phenotypic Factors That Predict Success for Weight Loss and Long-term Weight Maintenance
Recruiting
Observational Study
Obesity
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 15 – 75
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 3,200 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for overweight and obese individuals who want to learn about weight management strategies. Participants can choose standard care or explore different studies related to nutrition and medication for weight loss.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am over 20 years old
- I have a BMI of 27 or higher, or between 17 and 27
- I am willing to provide written consent to join the trial
You may not be able to join if
- I have had a history of cancer in the last 5 years
- I am HIV positive
- I have a solid organ transplant
- I am pregnant or breastfeeding
- I have uncontrolled thyroid disease
- I have a history of severe mental health issues
- I have had significant weight changes in the past 3 months
- I am unwilling or unable to consent for the study
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The Investigational Weight Management Clinic now entitled the Weight Management Program at the University of Michigan was created to identify strategies that will result in cost-effective, long term weight management for overweight and obese individuals. The driving hypothesis of the clinic is that the 'one size fits all' philosophy is untenable with a complex disease such as obesity. The clinic w…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Obese males and females: age \>20 years; Obese population defined as BMI \> or = 27 kg/m2
* Lean population BMI \< 27 but \> 17 kg/m2
* Able and willing to provide written informed consent for the trial
Exclusion Criteria:
* Evidence of inherited disorders of lipid metabolis…
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