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Effect of Wearable Technology Combined With a Lifestyle Intervention on Long-term Weight Loss: The IDEA Randomized Clinical Trial.
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This collection features a balanced mix of skepticism and curiosity about the influence of wearable technology on weight loss, with comments like 'devices don't work for losing weight' and mentions of features like sleep tracking, indicating active engagement with the findings. The tone varies from dismissive to contemplative, with some users emphasizing the importance of environmental factors over technology, illustrating the nuanced reactions to the study's implications.
Most comments recognize the study's findings, whether supporting or questioning the effectiveness of wearable devices for weight loss.
Discussions show a moderate level of curiosity, with some users highlighting doubts while others note the significance of the trial.
Posts reflect thoughtful engagement, referencing specific aspects like activity trackers and sleep monitoring, and debating their utility.
The discourse suggests the study influences opinions on wearable tech's effectiveness, prompting both skepticism and acknowledgment of their role in health behaviors.
Abstract in brief
- The study aimed to determine if a technology-enhanced weight loss intervention would lead to greater weight loss compared to a standard behavioral intervention.
- Participants included 471 adults enrolled in a randomized clinical trial at the University of Pittsburgh, who underwent various diet and physical activity regimens over 24 months.
- Results indicated that both interventions were followed, with a majority completing the study, setting the stage for future analyses on the effectiveness of wearable technologies in weight management.
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Most liked on X and Bluesky10 Findings That Contradict Medical Wisdom. Doctors, take note - also of interest to @ProteinEu and @NoHoWH2020 - see Effect of Wearable Technology Combined With a Lifestyle Intervention on Long-term Weight Loss The IDEA Randomized Clinical Trial https://t.co/AqBOCwvJXi https://t.co/fMOHedRaoF
It works! Wearables and Behavior Change. Effect of Wearable Technology Combined With a Lifestyle Intervention on Long-term Weight Loss: The IDEA Randomized Clinical Trial | Lifestyle Behaviors | JAMA | JAMA Network https://t.co/hQcgvzkeMY
This one delves into the evidence on validity and accuracy, particularly for activity tracking, sleep, blood glucose monitoring and movement 'quality' (2/2) https://t.co/Z7nqVWygTB
Effect of Wearable Technology Combined With a Lifestyle Intervention on Long-term Weight Loss: The IDEA Randomized Clinical Trial | Lifestyle Behaviors | JAMA | JAMA Network #esante #hcsmeufr #digitalhealth https://t.co/tFyV1vgC35 https://t.co/JMiDRAkkZg
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This one delves into the evidence on validity and accuracy, particularly for activity tracking, sleep, blood glucose monitoring and movement 'quality' (2/2) https://t.co/Z7nqVWygTB
It will be interesting to see if the #watchOS7 sleep tracker improves sleep on the whole. @Apple's discussions of productizing this make me think they are acutely aware of studies like https://t.co/0rEfmfeKkj in which wearables made people lose less weight.
Effect of Wearable Technology Combined With a Lifestyle Intervention on Long-term Weight Loss: The IDEA Randomized Clinical Trial #FitnessTrackers | Lifestyle Behaviors | JAMA | JAMA Network https://t.co/rV3P6iPRAq
Effect of Wearable Technology Combined With a Lifestyle Intervention on Long-term Weight Loss: The IDEA Randomized Clinical Trial | Lifestyle Behaviors | JAMA | JAMA Network #esante #hcsmeufr #digitalhealth https://t.co/tFyV1vgC35 https://t.co/JMiDRAkkZg
RT @EASOobesity: 10 Findings That Contradict Medical Wisdom. Doctors, take note - also of interest to @ProteinEu and @NoHoWH2020 - see Eff…
10 Findings That Contradict Medical Wisdom. Doctors, take note - also of interest to @ProteinEu and @NoHoWH2020 - see Effect of Wearable Technology Combined With a Lifestyle Intervention on Long-term Weight Loss The IDEA Randomized Clinical Trial https://t.co/AqBOCwvJXi https://t.co/fMOHedRaoF
“Step counters and calorie trackers do not help you lose weight.” JAMA. 2016;316(11):1161-1171. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.12858 Well well well... https://t.co/m6rx7nlUYr
Effect of Wearable Technology Combined With a Lifestyle Intervention on Long-term Weight Loss: https://t.co/Dhsc6Dyg6v
RT @BlueZones: More evidence that devices don't work for losing weight. Want to improve your health? Focus on your surroundings. https://…
RT @BlueZones: More evidence that devices don't work for losing weight. Want to improve your health? Focus on your surroundings. https://…
RT @BlueZones: More evidence that devices don't work for losing weight. Want to improve your health? Focus on your surroundings. https://…
RT @BlueZones: More evidence that devices don't work for losing weight. Want to improve your health? Focus on your surroundings. https://…
RT @BlueZones: More evidence that devices don't work for losing weight. Want to improve your health? Focus on your surroundings. https://…
RT @BlueZones: More evidence that devices don't work for losing weight. Want to improve your health? Focus on your surroundings. https://…
RT @BlueZones: More evidence that devices don't work for losing weight. Want to improve your health? Focus on your surroundings. https://…
More evidence that devices don't work for losing weight. Want to improve your health? Focus on your surroundings. https://t.co/uqmxOFPqIG #bluezones #bluezonesproject
It works! Wearables and Behavior Change. Effect of Wearable Technology Combined With a Lifestyle Intervention on Long-term Weight Loss: The IDEA Randomized Clinical Trial | Lifestyle Behaviors | JAMA | JAMA Network https://t.co/hQcgvzkeMY
;-) Effect of Wearable Technology Combined with a Lifestyle Intervention on Long-Term Weight Loss: the IDEA Randomized Clinical Trial https://t.co/xH8IT5KF28 https://t.co/wqsRpVexnR