mDiet: A Text Message Intervention for Weight Loss
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Overweight, Weight Loss
In brief
The purpose of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) funded randomized controlled study is to develop and evaluate a text message (SMS) based weight loss intervention to 309 overweight or moderately obese English and Spanish speaking adults ages 21 - 60. The investigators propose that participants randomized to the intervention arms will lose significantly more weight than those participants randomized to the control group.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01171586
- Run by
- University of California, San Diego
- People needed
- 318
- Starts
- 2010-05-01
- Expected to finish
- 2014-06-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2014-12-05
Who can join
Age: 21 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Are 21 - 60 years
- Are overweight or moderately obese with a BMI between 27.0 - 39.9
- Have a cell phone that is capable of sending and receiving text and picture messages
- Have a permanent residence in San Diego County and intend to stay over the entire study duration
- Speak and read English or Spanish
- Are willing to attend all (3) measurement assessments at the research office
- Provide assent and have a legal guardian that will participate and provide parental permission/consent
You may not qualify if…
- Have any of the following conditions: pulmonary, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal problems that would limit the ability to comply with moderate intensity physical activity (i.e. brisk walking)
- Are pregnant or intend to become pregnant during the study period
- Have a history of substance abuse
- Have a psychiatric disorder that would impair compliance with the study protocol
- Are using weight loss medications or supplements
- Are currently involved in another weight loss study or program
Where it is running
- UCSD, Atkinson Hall, 3rd Floor — La Jolla, California, United States
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