Efficacy of mHealth Applications in Weight Management in a Population Affected by Overweight or Obesity
Recruiting · NCT05726942 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: San Diego State University
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What this trial is about
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of mobile health applications in improving health outcomes in patients with overweight and obesity. This study will involve a 6-month long commitment where participants will be expected to use an mHealth app daily, weigh themselves and check their fasting blood glucose levels every morning.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years to 64 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Between the age of 18-64
- BMI ≥ 25
- Owns or has access to a bathroom weight scale
- Owns a smartphone and willing to download mobile app
Exclusion criteria
- On medications that promote weight gain such as antipsychotic, antidepressant, and steroid hormone medications.
- Medications for diabetes such as insulin, thiazolidinediones or sulfonylureas are okay
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- San Diego State University - San Diego, California, United States