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ArticleDiabetes, obesity & metabolism2026

Precision nutrition in weight loss and neuroendocrine control of people with obesity: The study protocol of a factorial randomised controlled trial (GenON Programme).

Karla P Balbino, Ana Claudia P Kravchychyn, Flávia G Cândido, Mariana de Moura E Dias, Tiago Antônio de O Mendes, Leandro Licursi de Oliveira, Luiza Carla V Castro, Josefina Bressan, Ana Laura de la Garza, Fermín I Milagro and 2 more

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Article in Diabetes, obesity & metabolism, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors.

Karla P BalbinoLaboratory of Clinical Analysis and Genomics, Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-9273-5180
Ana Claudia P KravchychynLaboratory of Clinical Analysis and Genomics, Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-2919-2806
Flávia G CândidoLaboratory of Clinical Analysis and Genomics, Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil.
Mariana de Moura E DiasLaboratory of Clinical Analysis and Genomics, Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil.
Tiago Antônio de O MendesLaboratory of Molecular Biotechnology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-5569-4893
Leandro Licursi de OliveiraLaboratory of Immunochemistry and Glycobiology, Department of General Biology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-4353-7011
Luiza Carla V CastroLaboratory of Dietary Technique, Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-7613-1416
Josefina BressanLaboratory of Clinical Analysis and Genomics, Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-4993-9436
Ana Laura de la GarzaInstitute for Obesity Research, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0002-6049-903X
Fermín I MilagroDepartment of Nutrition, Food Sciences and Physiology, Centre for Nutrition Research, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-3228-9916
María A ZuletDepartment of Nutrition, Food Sciences and Physiology, Centre for Nutrition Research, Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-3926-0892
Helen Hermana M HermsdorffLaboratory of Clinical Analysis and Genomics, Department of Nutrition and Health, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-4441-6572

Funding

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior Code 001National Council for Scientific and Technological Development - CNPq/ Brazilian Ministry of Health - MoH, Brazilian National Program of Genomics and Precision Health - Genomas Brasil 444037/2023-3
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsPrecision nutrition, guided by genetic testing, has emerged as a promising approach for managing obesity. However, robust clinical trials testing its effectiveness in real-world dietary interventions remain scarce. The GenOn Programme aims to evaluate whether tailoring nutritional care based on genetic risk for obesity enhances weight loss, satiety control, and metabolic outcomes in adults with overweight and obesity. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe GenOn Programme is an 18-week, 2 × 2 factorial, randomised controlled trial including 120 adults classified as high or low genetic risk for obesity (variants: FTO rs9939609 and rs1121980; MC4R rs1782313; LEP rs7799039). Participants are randomised to standard or satiety-focused dietary counselling. Both groups receive five calorie-restricted (-500 kcal/day), nutritionally balanced meal plans. The satiety arm additionally includes a high-protein breakfast, daily granola supplementation and behavioural strategies. Assessments at baseline, Week 12, and Week 18 include weight loss, body composition, satiety perception, quality of life, cardiometabolic markers, (epi)genetics, inflammation, neuroendocrine regulation, and metagenomics. RESULTS AND

conclusionsThe GenOn Programme is a randomised controlled trial to test a precision nutrition approach for overweight and obesity, integrating genetics, dietary strategies, and behavioural support. Findings may inform dietitians and healthcare systems on the clinical value of genetically guided nutritional care to improve outcomes in the treatment of overweight and obesity.

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ObesityPrecision MedicineWeight LossAdultAlpha-Ketoglutarate-Dependent Dioxygenase FTOCaloric RestrictionFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeurosecretory SystemsQuality of LifeRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSatiationAlpha-Ketoglutarate-Dependent Dioxygenase FTOcalorie restrictionepigeneticsmicrobiotapolymorphismssatiety

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PMCPMC12890750

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