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The meta-analysis aimed to explore the effects of mobile phone applications on weight-related, behavior, and metabolic outcomes among adults with overweight and obesity. Six databases were searched for relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published between January 1, 2010 and November 7, 2023 in English. Two independent authors conducted study selection, data extraction, quality assessment. The effect size of interventions was calculated using mean difference. A random-effects model was applied for data analysis. A total of 27 studies were included. The results indicated that mobile phone application intervention reduced weight (MD=-1.38 kg, P<0.001, 95% CI -1.97 to -0.80), BMI (MD=-0.44 kg/m2, P<0.001, 95% CI -0.57 to -0.30), WC (MD=-2.13 cm, P=0.004, 95% CI -3.57 to -0.69), fat mass, and DBP (MD=-2.04 mmHg, P=0.01, 95% CI -3.65 to 0.44) with statistical significance. Future studies could consider how to optimize app interventions through behavior change strategies to enhance their overall effectiveness.
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