Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 25 to 65

Personalized digital health program for managing obesity

Official title: DIGITALIZATION OF PERSONALISED HEALTH RISK MANAGEMENT IN AT-RISK GROUPS TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES THROUGH INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL INNOVATION

Run by Slovak Academy of Sciences · NCT06983431 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new digital health program designed to help people with obesity or pre-obesity make healthier lifestyle choices and improve their overall health.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages25 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
Enrollment320 (estimated)
SponsorSlovak Academy of Sciences
Government
Locations1 site (Bratislava, Bratislava Region)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 5, 2025
Main results expectedMay 5, 2026
Study endsJune 30, 2026
Registry record updatedMay 21, 2025
Trial IDNCT06983431 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are younger to middle-aged individuals (30-50 years) with a BMI between 27-42 kg/m² who are willing to use smartphones and wearables.

Probably not a fit

Patients with terminal illnesses, uncontrolled diseases, or those currently engaged in other weight-loss programs may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to develop a scalable and cost-effective digital health program tailored for individuals with pre-obesity and obesity. By integrating adaptive AI components, the program will provide personalized interventions to promote sustained behavioral changes and healthier lifestyle choices. Participants will be randomly assigned to different intervention groups, including self-health coaching using wearables, to assess the effectiveness of technology-driven support in improving health outcomes. The study will measure various health metrics, including physical activity, quality of life, and body composition.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve health outcomes and quality of life for individuals struggling with obesity.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing technology-driven behavioral interventions have shown promise, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* obesity (BMI 27-42 kg/m²)
* capacity and willingness to use smartphone
* capacity and willingness to use wearables
* readiness to change (validated questionaire)

Exclusion Criteria:

* diseases that prevent participation in the program, or insufficiently controlled diseases, or terminal-stage illnesses
* excessive alcohol consumption or a history of other addictions
* patients currently participating in a weight-loss program (commercial, medically supervised, or a research study)
* patients using anti-obesity medications who are in the dosage adjustment phase within the last four weeks
* patients who are not mentally, physically, or technologically capable of participating
* patients who are unable to provide informed consent
* patients not adhering to the study protocol

Where it's running

  • Center for Obesity Management EASO, Biomedical Research Center SAS
    Bratislava, Bratislava Region, Slovakia
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Jozef Ukropec, PhD, DSc — Biomedical Research Center Slovak Acad Sci
  • Study coordinator: Barbara Ukropcová, Prof., MD, PhD
  • Email: barbara.ukropcova@savba.sk
  • Phone: 00421911643630

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.