Can playing games on your phone help you lose weight?
NCT ID NCT05176847
Summary
This study tested whether adding social gaming features to a weight loss app helped people lose more weight. Researchers compared two versions of an app over one year in 240 adults who were overweight or obese and had risk factors for type 2 diabetes. One app version used game-like points and social interactions to encourage healthy habits like tracking food and exercise.
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University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, 29208, United States
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