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

• Main Authors: Eiichi Yoshimura (Author), Eri Tajiri (Author), Ryota Michiwaki (Author), Naoyuki Matsumoto (Author), Yoichi Hatamoto (Author), Shigeho Tanaka (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundSome 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. ObjectiveThe ai...