- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Digital coaching improves weight loss in adults with obesity
Última actualización 8 de julio de 2026
Key finding
Weight loss in the intervention group was 6.0 kg compared to 2.2 kg in the control group (p < 0.01).
A study on digital coaching for obesity found significant weight loss in adults, with a decrease of 6.0 kg at 6 months compared to usual care.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
A study on digital coaching for obesity found significant weight loss in adults, with a decrease of 6.0 kg at 6 months compared to usual care.
Clinical relevance
The findings highlight the potential of digital coaching as an effective tool for weight management in adults with obesity. Given the rising prevalence of obesity and its associated health risks, integrating digital lifestyle interventions into standard care could provide a scalable approach to improve health outcomes and reduce obesity-related complications.
Keep in mind
Long-term weight loss at 24 months showed a non-significant reduction in the intervention group. The study's findings may not be generalizable to all populations due to specific inclusion criteria. The effectiveness of the intervention was unclear for some outcomes due to insufficient data.
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Luma S, Thomas BO, Michael HO, et al. Digital Coaching Induces Significant Long-Term Weight Loss in Adults with Obesity. Nutrients. 2024;16(6):795. doi:10.3390/nu16060795
Efectos Principales
Weight loss at 6 months in the intervention group was 6.0 kg compared to 2.2 kg in the control group (p < 0.01).
Improvements in everyday physical activity were associated with a beta coefficient of 2.60 (p = 0.014).
Improvements in dietary habits were associated with a beta coefficient of 3.84 (p = 0.013).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Control (Usual Activity), Digital-based lifestyle intervention and Body weight, Weight loss at 24 months in control group, Improvements in dietary habits, and 3 more.
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Primary intervention
Control (Usual Activity)
Primary outcomes
- Body weight
- Weight loss at 24 months in control group
- Improvements in dietary habits
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- Linked to 4 direct semantic evidence topics
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Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Body Weight
Evidencia relacionada
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Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Physical Activity Levels
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Weight loss at 24 months in control group
Control (Usual Activity) → Weight loss at 24 months in control group
Control (Usual Activity) → Weight loss at 24 months in control group
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Improvements in dietary habits
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Improvements in dietary habits
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Improvements in dietary habits
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Weight change
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Weight change
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Weight change
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
Weight loss at 6 months
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Weight loss at 6 months
Digital-based lifestyle intervention → Weight loss at 6 months
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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La Evidencia Sugiere
- Digital coaching led to a significant weight loss of 6.0 kg at 6 months.
- Control group showed minimal weight loss of 2.2 kg at 6 months.
- Improvements in physical activity and dietary habits were statistically significant.
A quién se aplica
- Adults aged 18-65 with obesity.
- Individuals seeking digital interventions for weight management.
Tener en Cuenta
- The study's results may not apply to older adults or those with severe obesity.
- Long-term effectiveness beyond 24 months remains uncertain.
- Further research is needed to explore the impact of digital coaching across diverse populations.
Entre Líneas
- Long-term weight loss at 24 months showed a non-significant reduction in the intervention group.
- The study's findings may not be generalizable to all populations due to specific inclusion criteria.
- The effectiveness of the intervention was unclear for some outcomes due to insufficient data.
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This study contributes to evidence on Digital Lifestyle Interventions and Body Weight, Control (Usual Activity) and Body Weight.
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- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ConsistencyScore™
- 100
- consistent
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
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Digital Lifestyle Interventions → Improvements in dietary habits
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- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions affect body weight?
Digital Lifestyle Interventions appears to improve Body Weight.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Weight change
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 4 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Digital Lifestyle Interventions improve physical activity levels?
Digital Lifestyle Interventions appears to improve Physical Activity Levels.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Digital-based lifestyle intervention improve improvements in dietary habits?
Digital-based lifestyle intervention appears to improve Improvements in dietary habits.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Improvements in dietary habits
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Digital-based lifestyle intervention affect weight loss at 6 months?
Digital-based lifestyle intervention appears to improve Weight loss at 6 months.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Weight loss at 6 months
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
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