Using mobile health apps to improve diabetes management
Official title: Efficacy of Using Mobile Health Applications for Health
Run by San Diego State University · NCT05589155 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using a mobile health app can help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their weight and blood sugar levels.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 64 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | San Diego State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Diego, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2028 |
| Study ends | July 1, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 2, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05589155 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18-64 who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for at least 3 months and have a BMI of 25 or higher.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not regularly monitor their blood glucose or are on medications that promote weight gain may not benefit from this study.
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 enhancing health outcomes for individuals with type 2 diabetes. Participants will engage in a 6-month program where they will monitor their weight daily and check their blood glucose levels before and after meals. The study focuses on individuals who are already managing their diabetes and are willing to use technology to assist in their health management. The intervention involves the use of a mobile health application designed to support these activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved health outcomes and better management of type 2 diabetes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results using mobile health applications for diabetes management, indicating that this approach has potential.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with type II diabetes for at least 3 months * Between the age of 18-64 * BMI ≥ 25 * Monitors blood glucose regularly (at least once per day) * Owns or has access to a bathroom weight scale * Owns a smartphone and willing to download mobile app Exclusion Criteria: * Does not check blood glucose at least once per day * On medications that promote weight gain such as antipsychotic, antidepressant, and steroid hormone medications. Medications for diabetes such as insulin, thiazolidinediones or sulfonylureas are oka
Where it's running
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San Diego State University
San Diego, California, United States Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.