Comparison of Genotype-Based Dietary Counseling Versus Standard Dietary Counseling on Weight Loss and Fat Mass Reduction
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This study aims to compare the effects of genotype-based dietary counseling with standard dietary counseling based on general recommendations on weight loss and reduction of body fat. Participants will receive individualized dietary guidance either informed by genetic information or based on conventional dietary guidelines. Changes in body weight and body composition will be assessed over the course of the intervention.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Adults aged ≥18 years
• Body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m²
• Greek-speaking (able to read and understand Greek and provide informed consent)
• Willing and able to participate in dietary counseling and study assessments for the duration of the study
Locations
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Greece
Dietetics Department, School of Health Sciences, Metropolitan College
RECRUITING
Marousi
Contact Information
Primary
Angeliki Kapellou, PhD
akapellou@mitropolitiko.edu.gr
+30 6938406218
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-12-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-03
Participants
Target number of participants: 88
Treatments
Experimental: Genotype-Based Dietary Counseling
Participants in this arm will receive dietary counseling tailored according to their genetic profile. Dietary recommendations will be provided by qualified nutrition professionals and will be based on individual genetic information in combination with standard nutritional principles. The counseling will be delivered over the course of the intervention period.
Active_comparator: Standard Dietary Counseling
Participants in this arm will receive dietary counseling based on general dietary guidelines and standard nutritional recommendations. Counseling will be provided by qualified nutrition professionals over the course of the intervention period, without the use of genetic information.
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Sponsors
Leads: Metropolitan College