Can your phone game you into better health? new study tests gamified fitness apps

NCT ID NCT07360561

Summary

This study aims to see if using mobile apps with game-like features (like points and badges) can help people become more physically active and improve heart health markers. It involves 105 university students and staff who will use step-counting and workout apps for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and activity levels to see if these fun, app-based methods work better than usual advice.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Uludağ University, Faculty of Spor Science Lab

    Bursa, NİLÜFER, 16120, Turkey (Türkiye)

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