Systematic Review Finds Insufficient Mobile-App Effectiveness
A systematic review published in JMIR Mhealth Uhealth (2026) assessed randomized trials up to June 2025 comparing interventions with and without mobile apps for physical activity and diet in healthy adults. Only two RCTs met inclusion for physical activity and none for diet or combined interventions; the evidence was rated low due to high risk of bias, missing data, and deviations. Consequently, app effectiveness remains undetermined and higher-quality trials are needed.
Key Points
- 1Identifies only two RCTs evaluating apps for physical activity up to June 2025.
- 2Rates evidence as low due to high bias, missing data, and intervention deviations.
- 3Means effectiveness of health apps for prevention remains unproven; stronger RCTs needed.
Scoring Rationale
Moderate relevance due to systematic review design, but very few low-quality trials sharply limit actionable conclusions.
Sources
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