Effectiveness of a Smartphone App for Adolescent Obesity Management

An Investigation of the Clinical Effectiveness of Adolescent Weight-management Delivered Via a Portable Device

Though face-to-face treatment of childhood obesity can be effective, it is time consuming and costly. This study will test whether treatment can be delivered via an Android app and whether such treatment reduces obesity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• child aged between 12.0 and 17.0 years,
• child BMI =/> 98th percentile,
• first language is English (or fluent in English)
• parent/s willing to participate in the programme with their child
• completion of written informed consent and/or assent prior to any study-specific procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe intellectual difficulties,
• obesity secondary to genetic condition,
• limitations to engaging in physical activity
• use of medication known to effect body weight;
• limitations to using a smartphone device
• known family issues that would affect general compliance and attendance at follow-up visits.