Efficacy of mHealth Apps for Health in a Low-income, Type II Diabetic, Hispanic Population

Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of mobile health applications in improving health outcomes and the subsequent benefit of improving type II diabetes outcomes in a low socioeconomic Hispanic population. This study will involve a 6-month long commitment where participants will be expected to weigh themselves every morning, at the same time, and check their blood glucose readings daily before and after meals for at least three meals in the day.

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Obesity

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of mobile health applications in improving health outcomes and the subsequent benefit of improving type II diabetes outcomes in a low socioeconomic Hispanic population. This study will involve a 6-month long commitment where participants will be expected to weigh themselves every morning, at the same time, and check their blood glucose readings daily before and after meals for at least three meals in the day.

Efficacy of mHealth Apps for Health in a Low-income, Type II Diabetic, Hispanic

Efficacy of mHealth Apps for Health in a Low-income, Type II Diabetic, Hispanic Population

Condition
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

San Diego

San Diego State University, San Diego, California, United States, 92182

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Diagnosed with type II diabetes
  • * Between the age of 18-64
  • * BMI ≥ 27
  • * Individual annual income less than $47,520 \[Covered CA income guidelines and salary restrictions\]
  • * Hispanic and/or Latinx origin
  • * Monitors blood glucose regularly
  • * Owns or has access to a bathroom weight scale
  • * Owns a smartphone and willing to download mobile apps
  • * Does not check blood glucose at least once per day
  • * On medications that promote weight gain such as antipsychotic, antidepressant, and steroid hormone medications.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 64 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

San Diego State University,

Study Record Dates

2028-12