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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Antonio Cuesta Vargas
Málaga, Spain
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