Novel Smartphone Game Improves Physical Activity Behavior in Type 2 Diabetes

ConclusionsA novel, self-developed smartphone game, delivering multidimensional home-based exercise and physical activity promotion, significantly increases daily physical activity (steps/day) and aerobic capacity in inactive type 2 diabetes patients after 24 weeks. The ability of the game to elicit a sustained physical activity motivation may be relevant for other inactive target groups with chronic diseases.Trial registrationThis study is registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov NCT02657018.
Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research