Could a mobile app improve your sleep and help you lose weight?
NCT ID NCT04850391
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how sleep quality, when people eat, and gut bacteria are linked to obesity. Researchers tested a mobile app to help people make healthier lifestyle changes. The study included 133 adults with different body weights, including some with sleep apnea. The goal was to understand these connections and see if a simple app could make a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mobile app
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward simple, app-based tools to help people improve sleep and eating habits for weight management.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with a small app component, not a treatment trial. Results may not lead to clear recommendations or apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Turku University Hospital
Turku, 20521, Finland
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