Can an AI coach help you lose weight? new study tests digital platform

NCT ID NCT07404189

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether adding the Nutu digital health platform to a standard weight loss program helps people with obesity lose more weight and improve heart health. About 300 adults in the FLOW program will be offered Nutu, which includes AI coaching and tracking tools. The main goal is to see if those who use Nutu lose more weight than those who don't.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Nutu digital health platform (AI coaching, food/exercise tracking)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that adding a digital health tool to standard weight loss care helps people lose more weight and reduce heart risks.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study that hasn't started yet. The digital platform may not lead to better results than the standard program alone, and not everyone may use it as intended.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS OBESITY & OVERWEIGHT

Contacts and locations

Locations

UAB Hospital - Highlands

Birmingham, Alabama, 35205, United States

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