Game on for weight loss: study tests fun social app to shed pounds
NCT ID NCT05176847
First seen Jan 19, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding game-like social features to a weight loss app helps adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes risk lose more weight. 243 adults used a mobile app that rewarded self-monitoring and supportive interactions, with one group also getting social gaming elements. The goal was to see if the gaming group lost more weight at 12 months and felt more social support.
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University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, 29208, United States
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