Weight Loss and Hunger (NCT07739095) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Weight Loss and Hunger
Canada40 participantsStarted 2026-09-01
Plain-language summary
Weight loss is difficult and weight maintenance even worse. The principles of dieting dictate that to maintain weight loss, one has to eat less calories than they did before the diet. However, there is evidence to show that it may be the diet per se and not the weight loss that makes people more hungry and vulnerable to weight regain. This study will explore whether appetite control can be restored to normal levels through an individually tailored increase in calories after weight loss. If supported, the findings from this study could alter the way we view dieting.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. 18-55 years of age;
. non-smoking;
. obese class I-II (30 kg/m2 ≤ BMI \< 40 kg/m2);
. weight stable (± 2 kg during the 6 months prior to enrollment);
. Sedentary (\<2 times/week of 30 min of continuous exercise)
Exclusion criteria
. have a current diagnosis of an axis 1 psychiatric disorder (i.e. mood, anxiety and eating disorders);
. currently use antidepressants, thyroid medication, or any medication that could affect appetite;
Questions worth asking your doctor
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
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.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Appetite measurements
Timeframe: Baseline (1 week before the dietary intervention), end of week 20 (after the weight-loss intervention), onset of week 25 (after the 1-month weight-maintenance period).