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Mobile Health Technology for Obesity

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Recruiting

Led By Tiffany M Powell-Wiley, M.D.

Research Sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

African-American female

Overweight or obese (BMI >= 25 kg/m2)

Must not have

Physical inability to perform the physical activity for any reason

History of heart disease

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up up to 6 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test if mobile health technology can help African American women exercise more and reduce heart disease risk.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for African American women aged 21-75 who are overweight or obese, live in specific areas near Washington, DC, and have a compatible smartphone. They must be able to consent and willing to use the app and wear a physical activity device. Pregnant women or those with certain medical conditions like heart disease can't join.

What is being tested?

The study tests if mobile health technology like apps, wearable devices, and Bluetooth-enabled health monitors can help increase physical activity to reduce obesity and improve cardiovascular health among participants living in resource-limited neighborhoods.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves non-invasive technology such as mobile apps and wearable devices rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, there may be privacy concerns regarding data collection or potential stress from constant health monitoring.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am an African-American woman.

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My BMI is 25 or higher, indicating I am overweight or obese.

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I am between 21 and 75 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I cannot perform physical activities due to my condition.

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I have a history of heart disease.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ up to 6 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~up to 6 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

The difference in physical activity (PA) change between an adaptive intervention with remote coaching tailored to neighborhood resources (referred to as tailored-to-place coaching) versus beginning w/ standard remote coaching

Secondary study objectives

Determine which embedded adaptive interventions produce the largest PA increase

Examine the effect of an adaptive community-based intervention targeting Physical Activity on Cardiovascular health measures

Examine the feasibility of incorporating methods for remote capture of CV health measures

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