Gamifying exercise: could a phone app outperform traditional programs for obesity and diabetes?
NCT ID NCT04887077
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a smartphone app called Kiplin, which uses games, telecoaching, and social support, can increase daily physical activity in people with obesity or type 2 diabetes. It compares the app to a standard three-month face-to-face exercise program. The main goal is to see if the app leads to a greater increase in daily step count after three months, with follow-up at nine months to check lasting effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A smartphone app called Kiplin that gamifies physical activity with games, telecoaching, social features, and activity tracking
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this digital approach could offer a scalable, engaging way to help people with obesity or type 2 diabetes become more active and improve health outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small (56 participants) and early, so results may not apply broadly. The app's success depends on user engagement, which can wane over time.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France
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