Sherry Pagoto, Ran Xu, Tiffany Bullard, Gary D Foster, Richard Bannor, Kaylei Arcangel, Joseph DiVito, Matthew Schroeder, Michelle I Cardel
BACKGROUND: Digital behavioral weight loss programs are scalable and effective, and they provide an opportunity to personalize intervention components. However, more research is needed to test the acceptability and efficacy of personalized digital behavioral weight loss interventions. OBJECTIVE: In a 6-month single-arm trial, we examined weight loss, acceptability, and secondary outcomes of a digital commercial weight loss program (WeightWatchers). This digital program included a personalized weight loss program based on sex, age, height, weight, and personal food preferences, as well as synchronous (eg, virtual workshops and individual weekly check-ins) and asynchronous (eg, mobile app and virtual group) elements...
August 29, 2023: Journal of Medical Internet Research