Can your phone predict when you'll cheat on your diet?
NCT ID NCT06023537
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study used smartphone surveys and Fitbit trackers to figure out what causes people to slip up on their diet and exercise goals during a weight loss program. About 119 adults with overweight or obesity participated in a remote behavioral weight loss program. The goal is to use this information to build a smart system that offers help right when people need it most.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help create a smartphone app that gives people real-time support to avoid diet and exercise slip-ups.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures lapses, so it won't directly cause weight loss or prove that any intervention works.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Health Lab, Psychology Department, Williams College
Williamstown, Massachusetts, 01267, United States
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