EMPower: Electronic Media Powering Positive Health Changes in Youth

EMPower: Electronic Media Powering Positive Health Changes in Youth

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a technology-based behavioral Healthy Lifestyle intervention on adiposity (body mass index z-score), blood pressure (mean clinic systolic BP), and heart size (LVM) in comparison to standard care.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Overweight or Obese
• Speaks English

Exclusion Criteria:

• No smart phone / smart phone data plan
• Not willing to send/ receive text messages or download and use the study applications
• Neurological impairment/ developmental delay
• New / changes in anti-hypertensive medication or medication known to affect blood pressure within the last 6 months
• Prior diagnosis of congenital heart disease or cancer
• Pregnancy
• Taking medication with weight gain as a side effect
• Taking medications for weight loss/ participation in another weight loss program