Obesity Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who received a kidney transplant from a living or deceased donor between 3 and 5 months ago, and whose transplant doctor has given clearance to participate.
- People of any gender, race, or ethnic background.
- People aged 18 or older.
- People with a Body Mass Index (BMI) above 22, as long as their total body weight does not exceed 350 pounds (the limit of the body scanning equipment used in the study).
- People who are able to give their informed consent to take part.
- People whose kidney transplant doctor has confirmed it is safe for them to follow a diet and exercise program and complete the study's health assessments.
- People who are able to walk for exercise.
Who may not be able to join:
- People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study. Female participants of childbearing age who are not using contraception, are not post-menopausal, or have not had a surgical sterilisation procedure would need to agree to use a double barrier method of contraception.
- People who have had weight-loss (bariatric) surgery in the past.
- People currently prescribed a medication specifically for weight loss.
- People with a current medical condition or treatment that could affect body weight, such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, chronic liver disease, cancer, or certain digestive conditions (confirm with trial site for the full list).
- People with certain heart conditions, including heart failure, angina, uncontrolled irregular heartbeat, previous heart attack, history of heart bypass surgery or angioplasty, or conditions requiring long-term blood-thinning medication.
- People with a resting blood pressure of 160/100 mmHg or higher, or whose blood pressure medication has not been at a stable dose and type for at least 6 months.
- People with an eating disorder that would make changes to diet or physical activity unsafe.
- People with a current alcohol or substance use problem.
- People currently being treated for a psychological condition (such as depression or bipolar disorder) who have not been on a stable medication dose for the past 12 months, or who have been hospitalised for depression within the past 5 years.
- People who plan to move away from the study location, or whose work, personal, or travel commitments would prevent them from attending scheduled sessions and assessments.
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: John M. Jakicic, PhD, University of Kansas Medical Center
Phone: 913-588-9078
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Body Weight
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 14 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.