Digital Self-Monitoring Using Huawei Health App and Smart Scale for Weight Loss in Adults with Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the use of a digital health app called Huawei Health combined with a smart body fat scale to help overweight patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder manage their weight. The study focuses on whether longer use of these tools leads to better weight loss and whether regular tracking motivates sustained engagement. The trial aims to improve long-term weight management through this digital and professional support approach. Participants will use the Huawei Health app and Huawei Scale 2pro smart body fat scale for self-monitoring. The intervention is rolled out in two batches one group starts using the tools from Month 3 to Month 6, and the second group from Month 5 to Month 6. Patients weigh themselves weekly, log their diet at least three times per week, and follow biweekly exercise plans. They also receive weekly motivational messages and support from doctors and nutritionists via WeChat. During the 6-month study, participants undergo baseline observation, training, and intervention phases. Data collected include weight, BMI, body composition, heart rate, and dietary intake. Monthly assessments use validated scales to measure subjective outcomes. Adherence to self-monitoring and protocol compliance are tracked through the app and scale metrics. Researchers also conduct interviews to explore user experiences and assess the feasibility and effectiveness of this combined digital and multidisciplinary intervention.

App and Body Fat Scale in the Management of Overweight Patients