Using mobile health apps to help manage weight in people with obesity

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mobile health applications in improving health outcomes for individuals affected by overweight and obesity. Participants will engage in a 6-month program where they will use the mHealth app daily, monitor their weight, and check their fasting blood glucose levels each morning. The intervention focuses on promoting healthier lifestyle choices through technology. The study will assess changes in weight and other health metrics over the duration of the program.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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

Where it's running

• San Diego State University
  San Diego, California, United States Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.