International Weight Control Registry

Description

The IWCR is a global scientific study aimed at better understanding the opportunities and barriers for reducing the prevalence of obesity by collecting information from people who have experience with weight management in their everyday lives. The investigators seek to gather information on a wide range of weight management experiences, ranging from weight loss and weight loss maintenance to weight gain and inability to lose weight.

Conditions

Weight Loss, Overweight, Obesity

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Study overview

The IWCR is a global scientific study aimed at better understanding the opportunities and barriers for reducing the prevalence of obesity by collecting information from people who have experience with weight management in their everyday lives. The investigators seek to gather information on a wide range of weight management experiences, ranging from weight loss and weight loss maintenance to weight gain and inability to lose weight.

International Weight Control Registry

International Weight Control Registry

Condition
Weight Loss
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35294

Denver

University of Colorado, Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80204

Kansas City

University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66160

Baton Rouge

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States, 70808

Boston

Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02111

Durham

University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, United States, 03824

West Point

United States Military Academy, West Point, West Point, New York, United States, 10996

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • * The IWCR is open to anyone 18 years or older who is considering weight loss, is actively engaged in weight loss, or has previously attempted weight loss (including successful and unsuccessful attempts)
  • 1. Minors, below the age of 18
  • 2. Adults who are not able to give informed consent online and complete online surveys

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Tufts University,

Susan B Roberts, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Tufts University

James O Hill, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Sai K Das, PhD, STUDY_DIRECTOR, Tufts University

Drew Sayer, PhD, STUDY_DIRECTOR, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Record Dates

2025-12-01