New app helps airmen stay fit for duty
NCT ID NCT06110273
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a mobile health program called Fit for Duty-mobile to help 350 active-duty Air Force members aged 18-39 prevent weight gain over 2 years. Participants use a smartphone app, get coaching calls, and wear a Fitbit. The goal is to see if this approach can stop unhealthy weight gain in young military personnel.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mobile health intervention (app, coaching, and Fitbit)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide an evidence-based program to help military personnel maintain a healthy weight and avoid discharge.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage study without a drug or device. Results may not apply to all military branches or civilians.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
San Antonio, Texas, 28236, United States
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