Video games for weight loss? new trial tests gamified app for men

NCT ID NCT05408494

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Drexel University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a gamified mobile health program, including a neurotraining video game, can help overweight men lose weight. 228 men will use either a standard mHealth app or a fully gamified version with team competition and digital rewards. The goal is to see if gamification boosts engagement and weight loss over 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: gamified mHealth weight loss program with neurotraining video game
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer an engaging, effective weight loss option tailored for men, helping them lose weight and improve diet and activity.
What could go wrong: This is a mid-stage trial with 228 participants, so results may not apply to all men. The program requires daily self-monitoring, and long-term weight loss success is uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Weight Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY WEIGHT LOSS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102, United States

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