Appetec was founded on a simple premise: lasting weight management works best when it addresses the body, the gut, and the mind together. Our platform combines non-invasive gastric vibrational therapy with AI-driven adaptive coaching — targeting both the physiological and behavioral roots of obesity.
Presented at the IBC Oxford World Congress · September 2025 · Shahriar Sedghi, MD, AGAF — Mercer University School of Medicine, Appetec founder
Despite widespread use, existing treatments for obesity have consistent limitations. Lifestyle changes are hard to sustain, behavioral therapies show mixed long-term results, medications face high dropout rates, and even bariatric surgery — the most effective intervention available today — often fails to prevent long-term weight regain.
of users remained on therapy after one year; only 17% consistently adherent by year two.
of patients regained weight within 24 months of surgery; 37% saw significant regain by year seven.
of patients experienced significant weight regain within six years of the procedure.
Sources: Bennett & Sothern, Semin Pediatr Surg (2009); Foreyt et al., J Behav Med (1981); Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas (2025); Madura & DiBaise, F1000 Med Rep (2012); Magro et al., Obes. Surg. (2008); Cooper et al., Obes. Surg. (2015); Lauti et al., Obes. Surg. (2016); King et al., JAMA (2018).
Gastric Vibrational Therapy (GVT) — a non-invasive, wearable device that uses precisely calibrated vibration to engage the body’s natural fullness signals. No surgery. No injections. No downtime.
Adaptive AI coaching — a mobile app grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy that learns from your mood, hunger, sleep, and activity patterns to deliver timely, personalized guidance in the moments that matter most.
Prebiotic nutrition — a daily fiber supplement that supports gut health as part of a balanced, sustainable routine.
Every product decision is anchored in published research and measurable outcomes.
Building on pilot outcomes with larger, longer-term investigations of the GVT platform.
Full study results and references will be published as they become available.
