FLOURISH & THRIVE Trial: Real-World Effectiveness of Digital Health Programs Combined with GLP-1 Therapies for Weight Management
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·23 May 2026
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·clinical-trialsThe FLOURISH and THRIVE studies evaluate real-world effectiveness of digital health programs combined with GLP-1 therapies, including novel microdosing approaches, in 2,310 participants over 24 months. This pragmatic trial addresses critical gaps in evidence for integrated digital therapeutics and pharmacotherapy for obesity management.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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