Mobile health behaviour change support system as independent treatment tool for obesity: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Digital health interventions are increasingly utilized as an adjunct to face-to-face counselling in the treatment of obesity. However, previous studies have shown inconsistent efficacy when digital interventions are used as stand-alone treatment. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a mobile health behaviour change support system (mHBCSS) is effective in weight reduction and weight loss maintenance without additional counselling. Furthermore, changes in cardiometabolic risk factors were investigated.

Methods

In this randomized controlled trial, a mHBCSS intervention was conducted for 200 volunteers with obesity (BMI 30-40 kg/m² and age 18-65 years). The study participants were randomly assigned into two groups: immediate access to mHBCSS

SUBMITTER: Markkanen JO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10896717 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature