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.

Intermittent Fasting Obesity obesity disorder obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Overweight

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Turku University Hospital

    Turku, 20521, Finland

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