A randomized-controlled trial to evaluate the app-based multimodal weight loss program zanadio for patients with obesity

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Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the app-based, multimodal weight loss program zanadio. Methods: A randomized-controlled trial was conducted from January 2021 to March 2022. A total of 150 adults with obesity were randomized into an intervention group and used zanadio for 1 year or into a wait list control group. The primary end point, weight change, and the secondary end points, quality of life, well-being, and waist to height ratio, were assessed every 3 months for up to 1 year via telephone interviews and online questionnaires. Results: After 12 months, participants of the intervention group lost, on average, −7.75% (95% CI: −9.66% to −5.84%) of their initial weight, achieving a clinically relevant and statistically stronger weight reduction than the control group (mean = 0.00% [95% CI: −1.98% to 1.99%]). All secondary end points improved significantly in the intervention group, with significantly greater improvements in well-being and waist to height ratio than in the control group. Conclusions: This study showed that adults with obesity who have used zanadio achieved a significant and clinically relevant weight loss within 12 months and improved further obesity-related health variables compared with a control group. Because of its effectiveness and flexible applicability, the app-based multimodal treatment zanadio might alleviate the present care gap for patients with obesity in Germany.

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Roth, L., Ordnung, M., Forkmann, K., Mehl, N., & Horstmann, A. (2023). A randomized-controlled trial to evaluate the app-based multimodal weight loss program zanadio for patients with obesity. Obesity, 31(5), 1300–1310. https://doi.org/10.1002/oby.23744

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