Plain-English translation of NCT06920862 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a new digital program designed to help teenagers aged 12-18 with overweight or obesity develop healthier habits. The program uses artificial intelligence coaching, virtual reality simulations, and interactive games delivered through a smartphone or computer app over a 3-month period. Researchers believe this approach can help close the gap between wanting to lose weight and actually making lasting healthy changes.
Teen obesity rates have jumped above 30% in many countries, and the COVID-19 pandemic made this worse by disrupting routines and increasing unhealthy habits. Even though many teens want to manage their weight, they often struggle to turn that intention into real, lasting behavior change. This treatment aims to address that challenge by targeting the underlying beliefs and attitudes that influence weight control choices.
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If you join, you will attend biweekly sessions (every two weeks) lasting about 2 hours each for 3 months. During these sessions, you'll use an app called Virti on a computer, tablet, or smartphone to access AI-powered coaching, try virtual reality simulations about healthy choices, play interactive games, and receive personalized feedback on your progress. You'll be compared to a control group that receives general health education instead, so researchers can see which approach works better.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
Taiwan