Table 1.

Indication and prerequisites, contraindications and exclusion criteria for using the app zanadio.

Indication and Prerequisites	Contraindications and Exclusions
Patients with diagnosed obesity ICD-10: E66.- (body mass index from 30.0 to 40.0 kg/m2)	Body mass index outside the range of indication
Age 18 years or older	Obesity surgery (e.g., bypass, sleeve) less than 1 year ago or still lying gastric band or gastric balloon
Physical and mental ability to perform obesity treatment independently	Lack of resources for change (i.e., willingness and possibility to adapt lifestyle) and lack of motivation to undergo therapy
Need-based support for the entire duration of the program by a physician is recommended, regardless of who prescribes zanadio (physician, psychotherapist, health insurance company)	Acute suicidal tendencies, parasuicidal behavior
Fluency in written and spoken German	Use of compensatory measures such as vomiting, taking laxatives or diuretics, or abusive hormone use
Presence of a smartphone with iOS version 13 or higher or with Android version 5 or higher plus knowledge of how to use it	Presence of self-injurious behavior
	Suspected or existing pregnancy
	Full breastfeeding