Pilot trial tests two strategies against weight regain after stopping GLP-1s
Usual-care patients regained an estimated 10.75% of body weight over four months, versus about 3.6% with either a behavior app or home-delivered meals.
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By Maren Holt · Senior Reporter, GLP-1
Oct 7 09:54 ETSource: Drugs.com
The wire
- 01A pilot trial in Obesity Science & Practice followed 39 adults discontinuing GLP-1s across three arms: usual care, the Noom app, or medically tailored meals, with Bluetooth scales tracking weight for four months.
- 02Clinicians and telehealth operators managing GLP-1 discontinuation now have early comparative data on structured support, a recurring gap as patients cycle off treatment for cost or supply reasons.
- 03Sample size was 39 and follow-up only four months; the authors say larger, longer and more diverse studies are needed before the findings guide practice.
From the source
Read at drugs.comLimiting Weight Regain After GLP-1s: Two Strategies Show Promise
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 7, 2026 — What’s the best way to keep the scale from creeping back up after you stop using a GLP-1 medication? A study published today in the journal Obesity Science & Practice set out to answer this question.The pilot trial...
