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Gaming for weight loss: new study tests if points and social support help shed pounds

NCT ID NCT05176847

Disease control Sponsor: University of South Carolina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding social gaming (earning points and supporting each other) to a weight loss app helps adults with overweight or obesity and at least 3 risk factors for type 2 diabetes lose more weight over 12 months. About 240 adults used a mobile app to track food and exercise, with half also getting game-like features to boost social support. The main goal was to see if the gaming group lost more weight and felt more supported.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

243 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2022

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be between 18-65 years old * ≥3 T2DM risk factors (as defined by the American Diabetes Association) * Own and use a smartphone with a data plan * BMI must be between 25-49.9 kg/m2 * Must be willing to reduce caloric intake and increase physical activity * Not currently participating in a weight loss study in a weight loss program * Be free of major health or psychiatric diseases, drug or alcohol dependency. * No current use of medications that may impact blood glucose Exclusion Criteria: * Over the age of 65 years old * Currently participating in a weight loss program * Has lost more than 10 pounds in the past 6 months * Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

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Conditions

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Obesity obesity disorder Overweight type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Overweight and obesity TYPE2 diabetes

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of South Carolina

    Columbia, South Carolina, 29208, United States

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