Status:
COMPLETED
Feasibility Trial of a Problem-Solving Weight Loss Mobile Application
Lead Sponsor:
University of Connecticut
Collaborating Sponsors:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Conditions:
Obesity
Weight Loss
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research was to develop and test the feasibility of Habit, a weight loss mobile application that was designed to coach patients through their weight loss challenges. In a pilot tri...
Detailed Description
The investigators developed and tested the feasibility of Habit, a weight loss mobile app that includes common features such as self-monitoring, goal setting, and a social network, but even more impor...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion: Participants must 1) have a BMI between 30 and 45, 2) currently uses a smartphone with Android software, 3) have connectivity to the internet at home and work, 4) have PCP written clearance, and 5) age 18 or older.
- Exclusion:
- Ages \<18
- BMI \<30 and \>45
- Does not currently use a smart phone with Android software version 4.4 or later
- Does not use a smartphone supported by the app (will assess model and type of phone for each participant)
- Does not have connectivity to the internet at home and work; or wifi access at home
- Does not use smart phone regularly throughout the day
- Has not used Android smartphone for at least a year
- Has not used a weight loss mobile app in the last 6 months
- Does not have a Facebook account, uses it infrequently, or does not actively engage on Facebook
- Does not have a gmail account or is unwilling to create one
- Does not have PCP written clearance
- Bipolar disorder, substance abuse, psychosis, bulimia, or severe depression
- Pregnant or lactating
- Had bariatric surgery
- Medication affecting weight
- Adults unwilling to provide consent
- Prisoners
- Unable to read or understand English
- Has type 1 or 2 diabetes
- Have concerns about being audiotaped
- Unable to walk unaided
- Has any medical condition that precludes lifestyle changes
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2015
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
45 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02192905
Start Date
December 1 2015
End Date
January 1 2017
Last Update
September 28 2018
Active Locations (1)
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University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut, United States, 06269