Family fit app aims to get parents and kids moving together
NCT ID NCT06148246
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a mobile app called Family Fit, paired with a Fitbit, to see if it could help families become more active and prevent weight gain. Thirty parent-child pairs (children ages 9-12) used the app for 12 weeks. The main goal was to see if families found the app easy and enjoyable to use, not to measure long-term health changes.
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Active substance
Family Fit mobile app and Fitbit activity tracker
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a convenient, family-friendly way to help parents and children become more active and avoid unhealthy weight gain.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, focused on whether people liked the app, not on proving it works. Results may not apply to everyone.
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UF College of Health and Human Performance
Gainesville, Florida, 32611, United States