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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.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | No Intervention | ||
| Weight Watchers (WW) | Experimental |
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| Healthi app | Experimental |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile health application | Other | Intervention will be with two different mobile health (mHealth) applications, Weight Watchers and Healthi app (formerly iTrackBites) |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 6 months |
| 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 | 6 months |
| Most effective intervention for weight loss by 6 months | Compare and determine which intervention leads to the highest weight loss maintenance after six months | 6 months |
| Self-efficacy in weight management assessed by Weight Management and Nutrition Knowledge questionnaire | Compare and determine which intervention promotes self-efficacy in weight management | 6 months |
| Long term diabetes improvement via A1c | Compare and determine which intervention provides the best improvements towards diabetes via blood glucose and HbA1c | 6 months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| 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) | 6 months |
| mhealthy app preference assessed by questionnaire |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Medications for diabetes such as insulin, thiazolidinediones or sulfonylureas are okay
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| San Diego State University | Recruiting | San Diego | California | 92182 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003924 | Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 |
| D009765 | Obesity |
| D003920 | Diabetes Mellitus |
| ID | Term |
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| D044882 | Glucose Metabolism Disorders |
| D008659 | Metabolic Diseases |
| D009750 | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases |
| D004700 | Endocrine System Diseases |
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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. |
| 6 months |
| D050177 | Overweight |
| D044343 | Overnutrition |
| D009748 | Nutrition Disorders |
| D001835 | Body Weight |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |