Improving digital tools for weight loss through self-monitoring strategies
Optimizing self-monitoring in a digital health intervention for weight loss
This study is looking at how different ways of keeping track of things like what you eat, how much you move, and your weight can help people lose weight better with the help of apps and devices, and it's for anyone who wants to improve their weight loss journey.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11043380 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different self-monitoring strategies can enhance the effectiveness of digital health interventions for weight loss. Participants will be randomized to receive various combinations of self-monitoring tools, such as tracking dietary intake, physical activity, and body weight, over a six-month period. The study aims to identify which strategies are most effective in promoting weight loss by using a structured optimization approach. By leveraging existing technology like mobile apps and wearable devices, the research seeks to make weight loss interventions more accessible and effective for individuals.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are overweight or obese and interested in using digital tools for weight management.
Not a fit: Patients who are not overweight or obese or those who are not interested in using digital health tools may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective digital weight loss programs that help individuals achieve significant weight loss.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that digital health interventions can be effective for weight loss, but this study aims to refine these approaches further, making it a novel exploration.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patel, Michele Lanpher — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Patel, Michele Lanpher
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.