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June 6, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Meta-analysis of smartphone applications targeting eating behaviour for weight loss

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KAKadri ArumäeNIN. IlvesELEno-Martin Lotman

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Overview

Randomized trial evaluates weight loss effectiveness of smartphone apps in adults, suggesting promising outcomes.

Key Points

  • This meta-analysis investigates the efficacy of smartphone applications designed to modify eating behavior for weight loss in adults.
  • Conducted a meta-analysis of 23 randomized controlled trials focusing on weight-loss apps targeting eating behavior in adults.
  • Compared weight loss in app-based interventions to non-app-based interventions and waitlists at six months.
  • Utilized three-level meta-analytic models with bias-correction methods.
  • App-based interventions resulted in a mean weight loss of 2.07 kg more than waitlists (p-value not stated).
  • Compared to non-app-based interventions, app-based interventions yielded a mean difference of 1.64 kg (p-value not stated).
  • At longer follow-ups, the average weight loss in app-based interventions was 2.64 kg.

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Arumäe et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a23bb4471a5da9775e76dedhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-56407-7
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