Can a smartphone app help kids with obesity stick to treatment?
NCT ID NCT06520787
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a digital health program (Adhera Caring Digital Program®) combined with standard medication for 40 families of children aged 13-18 with obesity. The goal was to see if the program improved treatment satisfaction, adherence, and mood over one year. Participants used a smartwatch, received personalized messages, and had monthly check-ins with health coaches.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Adhera Caring Digital Program® (digital therapeutic software, personalized messages, educational materials) plus pharmacological treatment (orlistat, metformin, liraglutide, or semaglutide)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that combining a digital support program with medication helps families better manage childhood obesity, improving treatment satisfaction and adherence.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study with only 40 families, so results may not apply to everyone. It focuses on short-term outcomes like satisfaction and mood, not long-term weight loss or health.
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Locations
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Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet
Zaragoza, Aragon, 50009, Spain