Assessing Obesity Related Risk Factors in Adult Population: A Genetic and Behavioral Study

Plain-language summary

This study assesses obesity-related risk factors in adults from genetic and behavioral perspectives, looking at diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes. It enrolls people aged 18 to 70 who are overweight or fall into different obesity classes based on their body mass index. It is a study with no assigned phase and enrolls participants by invitation.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase

Not Applicable

Status

Enrolling by invitation

Sponsor

Augusta University

Intervention

Diet and exercise, Lifestyle Intervention, Exercise

Start date

1/1/2026

Estimated completion

12/1/2026

Countries

United States

Related genes

Locations

• Augusta, United States

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

Adults 18-70 years old are included in the study.

Target populations are 4 groups:

* Group 1 - overweight (not obese), if BMI is 25.0-29.9 Kg/m2;
* Group 2 - Class 1 (lower-risk) obesity, if BMI is 30.0-34.9 Kg/m2;
* Group 3 - Class 2 (moderate-risk) obesity, if BMI is 35-39.9 Kg/m2 and
* Group 4 - Class 3 (high-risk) obesity, if BMI is equal or greater than 40 Kg/m2.

Males and females will participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

Children younger than 18 years old and adults over 70 are excluded from the study. Non-English speakers and individuals with impaired decision-making capacity to consent are excluded from the study.