Exploring feedback on a dietary mobile app with participants from a weight loss program
Self-Monitoring Focus Groups With Vibrant Lives Pasadena Participants
This study is trying to see what people who finished a weight loss program think about a dietary mobile app to help make it better for users.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 39 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT04611087 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to gather qualitative data from participants who have completed a weight loss program to evaluate their perceptions of a dietary mobile application. Participants will engage in four focus group sessions followed by virtual or one-on-one interviews to discuss their experiences and preferences regarding the app. The insights gained will assist healthcare providers and app developers in enhancing the app's appeal and usefulness for users. The study focuses on understanding user feedback to improve dietary management tools for individuals dealing with obesity-related conditions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are employees of the Pasadena Independent School District who have completed a weight loss program within the last year.
Not a fit: Patients who have not participated in a weight loss program or are not affiliated with the Pasadena Independent School District may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to the development of a more effective dietary mobile application that supports weight management for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies exploring mobile health applications, this specific approach focusing on qualitative feedback from a targeted group is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pasadena Independent School District (ISD) employees who have completed the 6-month Vibrant Lives weight loss program or adults who have completed a weight loss program within the last 12 months
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Karen M Basen-Engquist — M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Karen M Basen-Engquist
- Email: kbasenen@mdanderson.org
- Phone: 713-745-3123
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.