Points and badges may boost teen fitness in new study
NCT ID NCT07653919
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a mobile app with game-like features (points, badges, leaderboards) can encourage 54 secondary school students to walk more and exercise regularly. Over 12 weeks, one group uses the gamified app, another uses a non-gamified version, and a control group does not use the app. Researchers will measure changes in daily steps, exercise adherence, and physical literacy.
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Active substance
Gamified mobile application and physical activity program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that gamified apps help teenagers become more active and improve their fitness and physical literacy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 54 students, so results may not apply to everyone. The app's novelty might wear off, and long-term habits are uncertain.
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Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Bursa Uludağ University
Bursa, Nilüfer, 16120, Turkey (Türkiye)