WIN: a Feasibility Study of a Weight-Neutral Health Intervention

Launched by CARSTEN DIRKSEN · Apr 3, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The WIN study is a clinical trial designed to help people with obesity improve their overall health and quality of life without focusing on losing weight. Instead of traditional weight loss methods, this program emphasizes listening to your body’s natural hunger and fullness signals. It combines intuitive eating techniques with strategies to address body image concerns and weight stigma. The study will last for six months and is based on input from people in Denmark who have experience with these health approaches.

To join the study, participants need to be at least 18 years old, have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, and live in the Capital Region of Denmark. It's important that they can understand and communicate in Danish and are able to attend group sessions. However, individuals who are pregnant, have recently used weight loss medications, or have certain health conditions that could interfere with participation will not be eligible. Participants can expect to engage in supportive group activities that focus on improving their mental, social, and physical well-being in a friendly and encouraging environment.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age ≥18 years old at screening.
• • BMI ≥30 kg/m2.
• • Residence in the Capital Region of Denmark.
• • Able to understand and communicate in Danish.
• • Informed consent.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Intends to become pregnant during the intervention or is currently pregnant.
• • Has used weight loss medications or GLP-1 agonist treatment within the past 6 months or intends to use weight loss medications or begin any other intensive weight loss treatment during the WIN intervention.
• • Has severe psychiatric or physical conditions that may interfere with participation or may present a safety concern.
• • Cannot transport themselves to the group sessions.
• • Is deemed unable to complete a two-hour group session, as assessed by the investigator at the clinical screening interview.
• • Takes part in other research involving weight loss treatment that would compromise participation in this study.