Gamified app aims to boost activity in chronic disease patients

NCT ID NCT04019119

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

Summary

This completed trial tested a mobile app called iGAME that gives tips to reduce sitting and encourage healthy habits. Researchers enrolled 48 adults with low back pain, cancer, or depression who were sedentary. The goal was to see if the app could increase physical activity and improve quality of life. Results are not yet reported.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
gamified mobile application (iGAME) with lifestyle tips
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost, scalable way to help people with chronic conditions adopt healthier habits and reduce disease impact.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The app's benefits may be modest or hard to sustain long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer Depression depressive disorder Low Back Pain neoplasm Sedentary Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Antonio Cuesta Vargas

    Málaga, Spain

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