Efficacy of Using Mobile Health Applications for Health

Last updated: September 27, 2024
Sponsor: San Diego State University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Diabetes Prevention

Obesity

Treatment

Mobile health application

Clinical Study ID

NCT05589155
HS-2022-0156
  • Ages 18-64
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of mobile health applications in improving health outcomes and type II diabetes outcomes in type 2 diabetics. This study will involve a 6-month long commitment where participants will be expected to weigh themselves every morning, at the same time, and check their blood glucose readings daily before and after meals for at least three meals in the day.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

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

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Does not check blood glucose at least once per day

  • On medications that promote weight gain such as antipsychotic, antidepressant, andsteroid hormone medications.

Medications for diabetes such as insulin, thiazolidinediones or sulfonylureas are oka

Study Design

Total Participants: 30
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Mobile health application
Phase:
Study Start date:
October 01, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
July 01, 2028

Connect with a study center

  • San Diego State University

    San Diego, California 92182
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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