Phone app fights diet Slip-Ups in obesity battle

NCT ID NCT04784585

First seen Jan 23, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests a smartphone app that monitors when people with obesity are at risk of breaking their diet and sends helpful alerts or skill-building exercises. About 200 adults with obesity and heart disease risk factors will use the app alongside a standard online weight-loss program. The goal is to find the best way to prevent diet lapses and improve long-term weight control.

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Locations

  • Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center

    Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

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