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Randomized Trial for Weight Loss Using a Digital Therapeutic Application

Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 2021
Background: Smartphones present a near-ubiquitous channel through which structured lifestyle change can reduce risk or progression of the most common noncommunicable diseases. We explored whether a digital structured lifestyle program enhances weight loss.
Tryggvi Thorgeirsson, Johanna E. Torfadottir, Erlendur Egilsson, Saemundur Oddsson, Thrudur Gunnarsdottir, Thor Aspelund, Anna S. Olafsdottir, Unnur A. Valdimarsdottir, Ichiro Kawachi, Hans-Olov Adami, Ragnar G. Bjarnason   +10 more
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Weight Loss with an AI-Powered Digital Platform for Lifestyle Intervention

Obesity Surgery
Lifestyle intervention remains the cornerstone of weight loss programs in addition to pharmacological or surgical therapies. Artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies can offer individualized approaches to lifestyle intervention to enable people with obesity to reach successful weight loss.SureMediks, a digital lifestyle intervention ...
Sarfraz Khokhar
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PROMOTING ENGAGEMENT IN DIGITAL WEIGHT LOSS INTERVENTIONS

2022
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Digital weight loss interventions are effective for weight loss, and engagement in digital weight loss interventions, especially self-monitoring, is crucial for success. Given that engagement with self-monitoring consistently declines over time, the purpose of this dissertation was to ...
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Supporting Weight Loss Through Digitally-Augmented Social Expression

2019
In this paper, we present the design, prototyping and implementation of i-Ribbon—a wearable device designed to support weight loss through digitally-augmented social expression. Starting with an Obesity Awareness Ribbon, we introduced the exploration process and formation of the i-Ribbon concept.
Nan Yang 0008, Gerbrand van Hout, Loe M. G. Feijs, Wei Chen 0015, Jun Hu 0001   +4 more
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A randomized controlled trial testing a digital intervention to promote weight loss and weight loss maintenance.

Health Psychology
Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Choosing Health program, which tailors support to an individual’s weight loss and weight loss maintenance determinants among adults with overweight and obesity. Method: We conducted a randomized controlled trial with a nested interrupted time series within-person ...
Dominika Kwasnicka, Iga Palacz-Poborczyk, Peter Verboon, Aleksandra Luszczynska, Eleanor Quested, Suzanne Robinson, Lan Gao, Anna Januszewicz, Martin S. Hagger, Sherry Pagoto, Paulina Idziak, Felix Naughton   +11 more
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Pounds Off Digitally Study: A Randomized Podcasting Weight Loss Intervention

American journal of preventive medicine, 2009
As obesity rates rise, new weight loss methods are needed. Little is known about the use of podcasting (audio files for a portable music player or computer) to promote weight loss, despite its growing popularity.
Gabrielle M, Turner-McGrievy, Marci K, Campbell, Deborah F, Tate, Kimberly P, Truesdale, J Michael, Bowling, Lelia, Crosby   +5 more
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Can Digital Technologies Be Useful for Weight Loss in Individuals with Overweight or Obesity? A Systematic Review

Healthcare (Switzerland)
Digital technologies have greatly developed and impacted several aspects of life, including health and lifestyle. Activity tracking, mobile applications, and devices may also provide messages and goals to motivate adopting healthy behaviors, namely physical activity and dietary changes. This review aimed to assess the effectiveness of digital resources
Carmela Protano, Francesca Galle, Matteo Vitali   +2 more
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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on weight loss in the digital Healthy Weight Coaching program

Obesity Research & Clinical Practice
We compared weight loss and changes in healthcare utilization, physical activity, and physical and mental components of health-related quality of life (HRQoL, RAND-36) in a 12-month digital program before and during COVID-19. Participants (n = 116/cohort) were age-, sex-, BMI-matched.
Aila J. Ahola, Mikko S. Venäläinen, Anu Joki, Laura-Unnukka Suojanen, Kirsi H. Pietiläinen   +4 more
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Recurrent Digital Petechiae and Weight Loss in a Young Adult

Gastroenterology, 2013
Daniel, López Aventín, Lucas, Ilzarbe, Josep E, Herrero-González   +2 more
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Digital Engagement Significantly Enhances Weight Loss Outcomes in Adults With Obesity Treated With Tirzepatide: Retrospective Cohort Study of a Digital Weight Loss Service (Preprint)

BACKGROUND The advent of tirzepatide has transformed obesity care; yet, real-world weight loss outcomes necessarily depend on patient engagement with behavioral support. Digital platforms offering coaching, self-monitoring, and automated feedback have the potential to further augment pharmacological efficacy.
Hans Johnson, Ashley Kieran Clift, Daniel Reisel, David Huang   +3 more
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