Smartphone program for weight management in Chinese adults
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses a smartphone app with artificial intelligence to help Chinese adults who are overweight or obese manage their metabolic health. Participants will receive personalized guidance and monitoring to improve their weight and overall health.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 60 years old.
- You need to be overweight or obese, meaning a BMI of 24 or higher, or a waist measurement of at least 90 cm (men) or 85 cm (women).
- You should be comfortable using a smartphone and apps like WeChat for daily communication.
- You must not have type 1 diabetes or other specific types of diabetes (type 2 diabetes is okay).
- You must not have serious health issues like severe heart, liver, or kidney disease, or a recent heart attack or stroke.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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