Efficacy of mHealth Applications in Weight Management in a Population Affected by Overweight or Obesity
San Diego State University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of mobile health applications in improving health outcomes in patients with overweight and obesity. This study will involve a 6-month long commitment where participants will be expected to use an mHealth app daily, weigh themselves and check their fasting blood glucose levels every morning.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–64 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
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
Interventions
- OtherHealthi
Healthi refers to the Healthi app, which is a mobile application for weight loss
Location
- San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, California