Can an app help people with chronic illnesses live healthier?

NCT ID NCT07172490

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study tested a 9-month program using the APA-FIT app to help 520 adults with chronic conditions improve their physical activity, diet, and mental health. Participants received personalized exercise plans, nutrition guidance, and mental health support. The study compared those using the app to a control group to see if the program led to better lifestyle habits and reduced cardiovascular risk.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

APA-FIT interdisciplinary program (app-based lifestyle intervention)

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could offer a practical, app-based way to help people with chronic conditions improve their diet, exercise habits, and mental well-being.

What could go wrong

This is a completed trial, but results are not yet reported. The intervention is complex and may not work for everyone. Lifestyle changes can be hard to maintain long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity Noncommunicable Diseases Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Agrupació Europea de Cooperació Territorial

    Puigcerdà, Girona, 17520, Spain