A smartphone app to help African American men stay active
Smartphone App to Increase and Maintain Physical Activity in African American Men (FitBrothers)
This study is testing a smartphone app that helps African American men stay active and healthy by making it easy to set goals, track progress, and learn about fitness and nutrition, all while using features they’re familiar with, like texting.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Klein Buendel, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Golden, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10691385 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research develops a smartphone app designed to increase and maintain physical activity among African American men, addressing significant health disparities related to chronic diseases. The app incorporates features such as self-monitoring, goal-setting, and behavioral lessons, tailored specifically to the needs and preferences of this demographic. By leveraging mobile health technology, the intervention aims to engage participants effectively, utilizing their familiarity with smartphones and text messaging. The app will also include personalized components, chronic disease information, dietary guidance, and incentives to enhance user engagement and success.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American men who are looking to increase their physical activity levels and improve their overall health.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in using smartphone technology or who do not own a smartphone may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved physical health and reduced chronic disease risk for African American men.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with mobile health interventions targeting physical activity, particularly among African American populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Golden, United States
- Klein Buendel, INC. — Golden, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Newton, Robert Lee — Klein Buendel, INC.
- Study coordinator: Newton, Robert Lee
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.