Texting your way to fitness: study tests personalized messages for young adults
NCT ID NCT05794178
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether sending personalized text messages at the right time can help young adults who are not very active to move more and gain less weight. About 360 participants will wear an activity tracker for 12 months and receive either personalized messages, random messages, or no messages. Researchers will compare step counts and weight changes over 18 months to see if the personalized approach works better.
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The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pennsylvania, 16802, United States
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States