Smartphone app helps people with mental illness shed pounds
NCT ID NCT04560335
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study tested a weight loss program called CoachToFit for 257 veterans with serious mental illness (like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) who were obese. The program used a smartphone app and support from peer specialists to help participants lose weight and walk farther. The goal was to find a practical, low-burden way to manage weight in this group.
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VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States
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