Efficacy of Using Mobile Health Applications for Health

Description

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of mobile health applications in improving health outcomes and type II diabetes outcomes in type 2 diabetics. 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 type II diabetes outcomes in type 2 diabetics. 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 Using Mobile Health Applications for Health

Efficacy of Using Mobile Health Applications for Health

Condition
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

San Diego

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

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Diagnosed with type II diabetes for at least 3 months
  • * Between the age of 18-64
  • * BMI ≥ 25
  • * Monitors blood glucose regularly (at least once per day)
  • * Owns or has access to a bathroom weight scale
  • * Owns a smartphone and willing to download mobile app
  • * 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

2028-07-01