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Comparing the effectiveness of remote versus in-person nutrition in the management of adult obesity.

Comparison of the effect of remote nutrition counseling compared to in-person counseling in obesity management in adults aged 19 to 59

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20251226068448N1
Enrollment
82
Registered
2026-04-26
Start date
2026-05-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Obesity. Overweight and obesity

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: In the remote counseling group, 12 weeks of 30-minute video call sessions will be planned and implemented in 6 sessions, approximately two weeks apart. In this grou

Sponsors

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
19 Years to 59 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 19-59 years Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 Ability to participate in educational program Minimum literacy Willingness to participate in study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Suffering from chronic diseases such as diabetes, blood pressure, hypothyroidism and chronic kidney disease Participating in other similar programs at the same time as the research Taking weight loss medications, History of obesity surgery (such as gastric sleeve or bypass), Following special diets (vegetarian and ketogenic)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Weight. Timepoint: Measurement periods for weight changes: Before intervention, 6th week after intervention, 12th week after intervention. Method of measurement: How to measure weight changes (kg): Weigh with a calibrated digital scale (accuracy 0.1 kg) in standard conditions (light clothing, no shoes).;Body Mass Index. Timepoint: Measurement periods for changes in Body Mass Index: Before intervention, 6th week after intervention, 12th week after intervention. Method of measurement: How to measure changes in body mass index: Calculated from weight (kilograms) to height squared (meters); height is measured with a wall-mounted height gauge.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Waist circumference. Timepoint: Before intervention, 6th week after intervention, 12th week after intervention. Method of measurement: With a standard tape measure, between the last rib and the crown of the pelvis, without putting too much pressure on the tape.;Food intake pattern. Timepoint: Before intervention, 6th week after intervention, 12th week after intervention. Method of measurement: Record 3 days of food intake (two weekdays + one weekend day).;Physical activity level. Timepoint: Before intervention, 12th week after intervention. Method of measurement: IPAQ (International Physical Activity Questionnaire — short form); calculation of MET-min/week and classification of activity level (low/moderate/high).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactTaha Zeraati

Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

taha.zr7007@gmail.com+98 937 118 4064

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026