Diet and activity texting support for Mexican American drivers
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This Phase 2 study tests a structured program using texts and recordings to help people improve diet and physical activity for weight loss. It focuses on specific Spanish-speaking groups and also includes a separate track for taxi/FHV drivers.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must fit one of the study groups (Spanish-speaking COMIDA/SANOS or taxi/ROADmAP track)
- You must be at least 18 years old (some driver parts require at least 21)
- You must be overweight or obese, based on your BMI (body weight measure)
- You must prefer Spanish (for the Spanish-speaking groups) or speak English/French/Bengali/Spanish (for the driver track)
- You must have a phone that can receive text messages and agree to receive texts (where required)
- You must agree to be audio-recorded
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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