Chatbot coaches young adults to shed pounds in new study
NCT ID NCT07534254
First seen Apr 21, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding a chatbot to a smartphone weight loss program helps young adults lose weight and stay engaged. Twenty overweight or obese adults will use either a standard app or one with a chatbot for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure how often participants use the app and talk to the chatbot, and how much weight they lose.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
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