In the Netherlands, about half of all adults are currently living with overweight. This number is expected to rise to as much as 64% by the year 2050, especially among younger adults aged 18 to 44. Overweight and obesity increase the risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and joint problems. However, there is no single cause behind these issues. Instead, they result from a complex combination of factors - including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, income, environment, and even air quality. These factors often influence each other and vary from person to person. This study aims to better understand these patterns and connections. By analyzing large sets of data, researchers are identifying different subtypes of people with overweight or obesity. These subtypes reflect groups of individuals who share similar personal, lifestyle, and environmental characteristics. Understanding these differences makes it possible to develop more personalized lifestyle advice and support. That way, care and prevention efforts can be better tailored to what people actually need and what works best for them in practice. Experts from various fields are helping interpret the results, so that scientific insights can be translated into practical solutions for individuals, communities, and healthcare settings.
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
Expert-perceived relationships between identified factors and BMI and expert assessment on identified data-clusters.
Timeframe: Baseline