A randomized parallel-designed study evaluating the effect of an app-based nutritional concept for weight reduction and further cardiovascular risk factors: Insights from the PreVA study

Introduction

Overweight is a major public health concern. Beyond traditional dietary therapy, mobile health (mHealth) applications have gained interest for their potential to support weight loss. However, evidence on their efficacy remains limited. This study evaluated the effectiveness of an app-based dietary concept for weight reduction and improvement of further cardiovascular risk factors.