RELAX: A Mobile Application Suite Targeting Obesity and Stress
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Stress, Weight
In brief
This research is being done is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a novel weight loss mobile app that was designed to be less burdensome than traditional weight loss apps.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02615171
- Run by
- University of Connecticut
- People needed
- 64
- Starts
- 2019-07-08
- Expected to finish
- 2019-11-30
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-04-13
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Have a BMI of 27-45
- Currently use an Android smartphone
- Have cell phone connectivity at home and work
- Uses a smartphone every day
You may not qualify if…
- Under the age of 18 and over the age of 65;
- BMI under 27 or over 45;
- Not interested in losing weight;
- Does not currently own a smartphone;
- Smartphone type and/or version not meeting app requirements;
- No phone connectivity at home and work;
- Unable to walk unaided for ¼ mile without stopping;
- Has a condition that precludes dietary changes (i.e. ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, active diverticulitis, renal disease);
- On a medication affecting weight;
- Type 1 or 2 diabetes;
- Had gastric bypass surgery;
- Had or plans to have gastric bypass surgery during the study period;
- Pregnant/lactating;
- Has bipolar disorder, substance abuse, bulimia, or severe depression;
- Lost 5% or more body weight in the last 3 months;
- Has not experienced emotional eating over the last week;
- On medication affecting weight;
- Has concerns about being audiotaped;
- Prisoner;
- Unable to provide consent; or
- Non-English speaking
Where it is running
- University of Connecticut — Storrs, Connecticut, United States
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