Can a smartphone app help young adults shed pounds? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06230744
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether combining lifestyle coaching with a smartphone app helps young adults (ages 18-40) who are overweight or obese lose weight. All 140 participants will receive diet and exercise goals and coaching. Researchers will measure weight change after 6 months to see if the tech-enhanced approach works better than standard advice.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- behavioral intervention with diet, exercise coaching, and a smartphone app
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a more effective, scalable weight loss program for young adults using technology.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with no phase, so results may not be conclusive. Weight loss interventions often show limited long-term success.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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