Status:
COMPLETED
mDiet: A Text Message Intervention for Weight Loss
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, San Diego
Conditions:
Overweight
Weight Loss
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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 obe...
Detailed Description
The SMS based intervention will be developed through formative research including focus groups, cognitive interviews, and a pilot test of a Spanish version of mDIET. The focus groups will be conducted...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
Exclusion
- 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
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
318 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01171586
Start Date
May 1 2010
End Date
June 1 2014
Last Update
December 5 2014
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UCSD, Atkinson Hall, 3rd Floor
La Jolla, California, United States, 92037-0811