Efficacy of mHealth Apps for Health in a Low-income, Type II Diabetic, Hispanic Population
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-64
SponsorSan Diego State University
About this trial
The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of mobile health applications in improving health outcomes and the subsequent benefit of improving type II diabetes outcomes in a low socioeconomic Hispanic population. 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
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Diagnosed with type II diabetes
Between the age of 18-64
BMI ≥ 27
Individual annual income less than $47,520 [Covered CA income guidelines and salary restrictions]
Disqualifiers
Does not check blood glucose at least once per day
On medications that promote weight gain such as antipsychotic, antidepressant, and steroid hormone medications.
Trial design
Design model
Factorial
Treatments tested in this trial
Mobile health application
Other interventionIntervention will be with two different mobile health (mHealth) applications, Weight Watchers and Healthi app (formerly iTrackBites)
Treatment groups
45 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsGroup A: ControlNo intervention 0 interventions
Group B: Weight Watchers (WW)Experimental treatment 1 intervention
Group C: Healthi appExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Effectiveness of mHealth apps at reducing bodyweight assessed by bodyweight measurements over 6 months
Determine if mHealth apps-Weight Watchers (WW) and Healthi app-are an effective weight loss modality compared to standard weight loss program (control)
Time frame
6 months2
Most effect intervention for weight loss in first 3 months
Compare the three interventions, mHealth apps and control, against each other to determine which is most effective at achieving the maximum amount of weight loss within the first three months
Time frame
6 months3
Most effective intervention for weight loss by 6 months
Compare and determine which intervention leads to the highest weight loss maintenance after six months
Time frame
6 months4
Self-efficacy in weight management assessed by Weight Management and Nutrition Knowledge questionnaire
Compare and determine which intervention promotes self-efficacy in weight management
Time frame
6 monthsSecondary outcomes
1
Quality of Life after using mHealth apps assessed by World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF questionnaire
Comparing the three interventions to determine which leads to greater quality of life (QOL)
Time frame
6 months2
mhealthy app preference assessed by questionnaire
Which mHealth app is more economically feasible for the participants and if feasibility changes after app usage. Outcome will be assessed with a questionnaire asking if the participant can afford the app.
Time frame
6 monthsSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov