NHS digital tool aims to tackle obesity epidemic

NCT ID NCT07283978

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing a new digital weight management program for adults with obesity who are referred to NHS Tier 3 services. The program uses a smartphone app to help people manage their weight. Researchers want to see if it improves health, saves money, and works well for patients and doctors. About 580 participants will be followed for 12 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Digital weight management programme
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable digital tool for managing obesity within the NHS, potentially improving health outcomes and reducing costs.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage real-world study with no control group, so results may not prove the program works better than standard care. Success depends on patient engagement and technology access.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY OBESITY & OVERWEIGHT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Guy' & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

London, Greater London, SE1 9RT, United Kingdom

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