Virtual coach helps shed pounds before hernia surgery
NCT ID NCT05797974
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tested whether a virtual coach (through MyChart) helps people with obesity lose weight before ventral hernia surgery. Researchers compared weight loss over six months between those using the coach and those receiving usual care. The goal was to see if better pre-surgery weight loss could lower hospital readmissions.
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University of Florida Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida, 32209, United States
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