International Weight Control Registry (NCT04907396)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama
Age range: 18 Years
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (7 Sites)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama
- University of Colorado, Denver — Denver, Colorado
- University of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, Kansas
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University — Boston, Massachusetts
- University of New Hampshire — Durham, New Hampshire
- United States Military Academy, West Point — West Point, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (205) 962-8185
Email: jfriedman@uabmc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.