The one-year programme investigates how effective structured therapy approaches actually are in everyday life and what influence they have on metabolism, the cardiovascular system and well-being. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three forms of treatment, ranging from intensive exercise, nutritional and behavioural therapy to a time-limited formula diet. All groups benefit from regular medical examinations, laboratory checks and close supervision. The aim of the study is to generate reliable data so that structured obesity programmes can become an integral part of standard care in the future. The programme is supplemented by lectures from the field of nutritional medicine and participants receive a small allowance. For many participants, DOC WEIGHT 2.3 is therefore not just a study, but the start of a healthier life.
Press release of "Universitätsklinikum Leipzig" from 29 December 2025