Self-weighing twice a day promote weight loss in overweight and obese people: A randomized controlled trial

Self-weighing twice a day promote weight loss in overweight and obese people: A randomized controlled trial - Self-weighing twice a day promote weight loss

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000006279

Enrollment

Registered

2011-09-05

Start date

2009-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Obesity

Interventions

Self-weighing once a day Self-weighing twice a day

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: A body mass index is 24 or more and either in the contemplation or preparation stage of starting a weight loss program

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participation in a weight-loss program during the previous 6 months. Current or planned pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Body weight Or Success in weight loss (>5% of initial weight)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Steps, Total energy expenditure, adherence	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactYoshitake Oshima

University of Marketing and Distribution Sciences Faculty of Service Industries Sports and Health Management Course

Yoshitake_Oshima@red.umds.ac.jp078-796-5121

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026