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NCT Number: NCT07837999

Weight Management and Health Outcomes in College Students

The goal of this study is to learn if a weight management program can improve the overall health of college students.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Can a weight management program help college students improve their physical health, such as weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar? * Can the program also improve students' daily habits, like eating and exercise, and their emotional well-being? Researchers will compare students who take part in the weight management program with students who do not, to see if the program makes a difference.

Participants in the program will:

* Take part in regular sessions about healthy eating, physical activity, and weight management. * Receive support and guidance from trained staff. * Complete surveys and health checks before and after the program. This study is for college students who want to manage their weight and improve their health. Taking part may help students build healthier habits and feel better. The study will also help researchers understand how to design better health programs for college students in the future.

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Key information

Conditions

Weight Management Cardiometabolic Health Health Outcomes

Age range

18 year–26 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 18-26 years.
  • Currently enrolled as a college or university student.
  • Willing and able to provide informed consent.
  • Able to participate in the weight management program and complete baseline and post-intervention assessments.
  • No medical contraindication to dietary modification or physical activity.

Exclusion criteria

  • Severe cardiovascular, metabolic, or psychiatric conditions that would prevent safe participation.
  • Currently participating in another weight management program or clinical trial.
  • Use of medications that significantly affect weight, appetite, or metabolism.
  • Inability to comply with study procedures or provide informed consent.

Treatment and study plan

Weight Management

Other

The intervention is a structured, multicomponent weight management program for college students. It combines health education; dietary guidance focused on regular meals, healthy food choices, and reduced snacking; physical activity promotion to increase daily steps and reduce sedentary time; self-monitoring of BMI, weight, body composition, waist circumference, blood pressure, and metabolic indicators; and behavioral support through goal setting, feedback, and social support. The program is delivered on campus by trained research staff or health educators over the study period. It differs from single-component interventions by integrating dietary, physical activity, self-monitoring, and psychosocial strategies into one program tailored to college students' daily routines.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)

    Time frame: Time Frame: Baseline (Week 0) and immediately after completion of the 12-week intervention (Week 12).

    Unit of Measure: kg/m²

  2. Change in Waist Circumference

    Time frame: Time Frame: Baseline (Week 0) and immediately after completion of the 12-week intervention (Week 12).

    Unit of Measure: cm

  3. Change in Systolic Blood Pressure

    Time frame: Time Frame: Baseline (Week 0) and immediately after completion of the 12-week intervention (Week 12).

    Unit of Measure: mmHg

  4. Change in Diastolic Blood Pressure

    Time frame: Time Frame: Baseline (Week 0) and immediately after completion of the 12-week intervention (Week 12).

    Unit of Measure: mmHg

  5. Change in Fasting Blood Glucose

    Time frame: Time Frame: Baseline (Week 0) and immediately after completion of the 12-week intervention (Week 12).

  6. Change in Triglyceride Levels

    Time frame: Time Frame: Baseline (Week 0) and immediately after completion of the 12-week intervention (Week 12).

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Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Anhui Medical University

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of a Comprehensive Weight Management Intervention on Health Outcomes Among College Students

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Sep 24, 2026
Registry last updated
Sep 24, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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