Efficacy of mHealth Applications in Weight Management in a Population Affected by Overweight or Obesity

Description

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.

Conditions

Overweight and 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 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.

Efficacy of mHealth Applications in Weight Management in a Population Affected by Overweight or Obesity

Efficacy of mHealth Applications in Weight Management in a Population Affected by Overweight or Obesity

Condition
Overweight and Obesity
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

  • * 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
  • * 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

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

2028-01-31