A Digital Toolkit for Weight Loss Maintenance in European Adults (NoHoW): 2×2 Factorial Randomized Controlled Trial - Summary - MDSpire

A Digital Toolkit for Weight Loss Maintenance in European Adults (NoHoW): 2×2 Factorial Randomized Controlled Trial

  • By

  • R James Stubbs

  • Cristiana Duarte

  • Clarissa Dakin

  • António L Palmeira

  • Falko F Sniehotta

  • Graham W Horgan

  • Sofus C Larsen

  • Marta M Marques

  • Jorge Encantado

  • Elizabeth H Evans

  • Jake Turicchi

  • Ruari O'Driscoll

  • Sarah E Scott

  • Beth Pearson

  • Lauren Ramsey

  • Marie-Louise Mikkelsen

  • Inês Santos

  • Marcela Matos

  • Pedro J Teixeira

  • Berit L Heitmann

  • May 20, 2026

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Objective:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a digital intervention designed to support weight loss maintenance in European adults.

Key Findings:
  • Digital interventions can effectively support weight loss maintenance when they incorporate evidence-based behavior change techniques.
  • Participants who engaged with the digital tools showed improved self-regulation and motivation.
  • Emotion regulation strategies were beneficial in enhancing coping mechanisms related to weight management.
Interpretation:

The findings suggest that integrating digital tools with psychological strategies can enhance the sustainability of weight loss efforts among adults.

Limitations:
  • Limited long-term follow-up to assess the durability of weight loss maintenance.
  • Potential biases in self-reported data from participants.
Conclusion:

Digital interventions, particularly those that include emotion regulation and self-regulation strategies, may provide effective support for maintaining weight loss in adults.

Original Source(s)

A Digital Toolkit for Weight Loss Maintenance in European Adults (NoHoW): 2×2 Factorial Randomized Controlled Trial

  • by R James Stubbs, Cristiana Duarte, Clarissa Dakin, António L Palmeira, Falko F Sniehotta, Graham W Horgan, Sofus C Larsen, Marta M Marques, Jorge Encantado, Elizabeth H Evans, Jake Turicchi, Ruari O'Driscoll, Sarah E Scott, Beth Pearson, Lauren Ramsey, Marie-Louise Mikkelsen, Inês Santos, Marcela Matos, Pedro J Teixeira, Berit L Heitmann

  • May 20, 2026

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