Using a health app to promote weight loss in communities
Smart Nutrition, Healthier Communities: a Digital Therapeutic Strategy for Early Obesity Intervention
This study tests if using the Lifeness health app can help people in central Norway who are overweight or obese lose weight and improve their health through lifestyle changes.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Norwegian University of Science and Technology Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Stjørdal, Trøndelag and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06667843 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project explores the effectiveness of the Lifeness health app as a digital therapeutic tool aimed at promoting lifestyle changes in individuals with overweight and obesity. Conducted in a municipal setting at a regional Healthy Lives Center in central Norway, the intervention focuses on early intervention strategies for weight management. Participants will engage in lifestyle management activities and receive follow-up support through the app, which is designed to facilitate motivation and accountability. The study aims to assess the app's impact on participants' weight and overall health.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals with a BMI of 27 or lower, motivated to change their lifestyle, and living in the Værnes region of central Norway.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of bariatric surgery, current cancer diagnosis, or psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved weight management and healthier lifestyles for individuals in the community.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using digital therapeutics for weight management, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI ≤27kg/m2 or obesity measured by waist circumference, current weight stability, motivated to lifestyle change using mobile apps, access to smartphone with 5G. Living in the municipallies covered by the Værnes region of central Norway. Exclusion Criteria: * previous bariatric surgery, use of anti-obesity drugs, pregnancy, current or present cancer diagnosis,substance abuse or psychiatric diagnosis (such as eating disorders), or other conditions that can hinder physical activity.
Where this trial is running
Stjørdal, Trøndelag and 1 other locations
- Frisklivssentralen Værnesregionen — Stjørdal, Trøndelag, Norway (Recruiting)
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology — Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Marthe Isaksen Aukan, Ph.D
- Email: marthe.i.aukan@ntnu.no
- Phone: +47 92804568
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.