Digital coach helps hernia patients shed pounds before surgery
NCT ID NCT05797974
Summary
This study tested whether a virtual coach delivered through a patient portal could help obese patients lose weight before ventral hernia surgery. Researchers compared the virtual coach approach to usual care for 32 patients over six months. The goal was to see if this digital tool could lead to better weight loss, improved quality of life, and fewer hospital readmissions after surgery.
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University of Florida Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida, 32209, United States
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