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

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

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests whether mobile health apps can improve health and type 2 diabetes in Hispanic or Latinx adults with low incomes. The study lasts 6 months. Participants must weigh themselves at the same time each morning and check their blood sugar before and after at least 3 meals each day.

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.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Have type 2 diabetes.
  • Be 18 to 64 years old.
  • Have a body mass index (BMI) of 27 or higher. BMI is a measure based on height and weight.
  • Have a yearly personal income below $47,520.
  • Be Hispanic and/or Latinx.
  • Check blood sugar regularly.
  • Own or have access to a bathroom scale.
  • Own a smartphone and be willing to download mobile apps.

Who can't join

  • Check blood sugar less than once a day.
  • Take medicines that cause weight gain, such as some medicines for mental health conditions or steroid hormone medicines. Diabetes medicines such as insulin, thiazolidinediones, or sulfonylureas are allowed.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion 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 Exclusion Criteria: * Does not check blood glucose at least once per day * 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

Study sites (1)

CA