Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention Utilizing Mobile Health Technology in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients (BWL001)
Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center
Summary
This early phase I trial studies how well a behavioral weight loss intervention consisting of a smartphone application and coaching works for the promotion of weight loss in adolescents and young adults after a stem cell transplant. This study may help researchers learn more about how adolescents and young adults can lose weight and develop healthy eating habits.
Description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: I. To evaluate the effectiveness of an addiction-based weight loss intervention, embodied as a smartphone application (app) with telephone coaching, on weight outcomes of overweight and obese post hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) adolescents and young adults. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES: I. To evaluate the changes in metabolic parameters and physical activity levels, in addition to modifications in addictive eating behaviors, motivation, and self-regulatory behaviors. II. To evaluate the feasibility, adherence, and satisfaction of this intervention. OUTLINE: Pat…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 13–30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with a history of HSCT of any type, at least 100 days post-transplant at initial consultation of the study, will be eligible for the study * Patients must classify as obese, represented as body mass index (BMI) \>= 85th percentile for age and gender * Patients must also be able to read English since the app intervention is only available in English form * No patients will be excluded for any specific underlying medical condition, but decisions will be made on a case by case basis if a patient's functioning is deemed to significantly interfere with intervention p…
Interventions
- OtherInterview
Participate in interviews
- OtherMedia Intervention
Receive iPhone with W8Loss2Go app
- OtherQuestionnaire Administration
Complete questionnaires
- OtherScale Device
Receive body scale and food scale
- BehavioralTelephone-Based Intervention
Receive telephone calls
- OtherText Message
Receive text message
Location
- UCLA / Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, California