Randomized Trial for Weight Loss Using a Digital Therapeutic Application.

Tryggvi ThorgeirssonJohanna E TorfadottirErlendur EgilssonSaemundur OddssonThrudur GunnarsdottirThor AspelundAnna S OlafsdottirUnnur A ValdimarsdottirIchiro KawachiHans-Olov AdamiRagnar G Bjarnason

Published in: Journal of diabetes science and technology (2021)

These preliminary findings support the benefit of a digital therapeutic to enhance weight reduction and attendance in a structured lifestyle change program. Larger trials of longer duration are needed to confirm these findings.

Keyphrases

weight loss
bariatric surgery
roux en y gastric bypass
physical activity
gastric bypass
body mass index
quality improvement
cardiovascular disease
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
obese patients
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
body weight