๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-02-12

Avoid and Resist Strategies for Weight Management (NCT05143931)

Evaluating Environmental Control (AVOID) and Inhibitory Control (RESIST) Strategies to Improve Weight Management Outcomes

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The proposed randomized controlled trial tests two self-regulatory approaches to improve intentional weight loss and diet quality in individuals with overweight or obesity: (1) an environmental control strategy (AVOID) and (2) an impulse control training strategy (RESIST).

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center โ€” Los Angeles, California

Age range: 14 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Home food environment and grocery delivery (AVOID) (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Inhibitory control training (RESIST) (BEHAVIORAL)
  • WW (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

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Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center โ€” Los Angeles, California

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (310) 602-4169

Email: julissa.ruiz@cshs.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

Explore by condition: All Obesity clinical trials

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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