Texting your way to a healthier weight: study tests SMS support
NCT ID NCT02985307
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study looked at whether receiving daily text messages on your phone can help with weight loss. 120 adults with obesity were split into two groups: one got standard weight-loss classes, and the other got those classes plus daily texts. The goal was to see if the text group lost as much weight over 3 months as the standard group.
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Locations
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Elizabeth McAnally
Edinburgh, West Lothian, EH49 6SJ, United Kingdom
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NHS Lothian
Edinburgh, West Lothian, EH54 6PP, United Kingdom
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