Long-term Effects of the Use of a Step Count–Specific Smartphone App on Physical Activity and Weight Loss: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

• Published in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth Vol. 10; no. 10; p. e35628
• Main Authors: Yoshimura, Eiichi, Tajiri, Eri, Michiwaki, Ryota, Matsumoto, Naoyuki, Hatamoto, Yoichi, Tanaka, Shigeho
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Toronto JMIR Publications 24.10.2022
• Subjects: Body composition; Ethics; Exercise; Intervention; Original Paper; Smartphones; Weight control

Background Some studies on weight loss promotion using smartphone apps have shown a weight loss effect but not an increase in physical activity. However, the long-term effects of smartphone apps on weight loss and increasing physical activity have not been rigorously examined to date. Objective The...