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

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 help adults with overweight or obesity manage their weight and improve their health. It lasts 6 months. Participants must use an app daily, weigh themselves each morning, and check their blood sugar each morning before eating.

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.

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

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Are 18 to 64 years old.
  • Have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher. BMI is a measure based on height and weight.
  • Own or have access to a bathroom scale.
  • Own a smartphone and are willing to download an app.

Who can't join

  • Take medicines that cause weight gain, such as some medicines for mental health conditions, depression, or steroid hormone treatment. Diabetes medicines, including insulin, thiazolidinediones, and sulfonylureas, are allowed.

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

Official eligibility criteria

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

Study sites (1)

CA