Mobile Behavior Change Program for Weight Loss in Breast Cancer Survivors

Preliminary Examination of a Mobile Behavior Change Program for Weight Loss in Breast Cancer Survivors

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of a Noom Breast Cancer Weight Loss Program on weight loss outcomes, quality of life, and physical activity. Also, to qualitatively determine acceptability of this novel program among breast cancer survivors with overweight or obesity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Able to understand and provide informed consent
• 18 years and older
• Overweight or obesity (BMI ≥ 27.5)
• Not 6 months postpartum
• Not planning to become pregnant in the next 7 months
• Have a smartphone that is compatible with Noom's mobile app
• Breast cancer survivor with stage I, II, or III
• Completed active treatment (e.g, surgery, chemo, radiation, etc.) > 6 months ago

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inability or unwillingness of a participant to give written informed consent
• Currently pregnant or < 6 months postpartum
• Plans to become pregnant within the next 7 months
• Stage IV, metastatic cancer or DCIS
• Currently taking insulin
• Uncontrolled hypertension