Smartphone program to support weight loss
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a smartphone app (“SMARTer”) to help adults manage weight. You may be able to join if you have overweight and are not already in a structured weight loss program.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 25 or higher, and you weigh under 396 pounds
- You own a smartphone and agree to install and use the SMARTer app
- You are not currently enrolled in a formal weight loss program
- You can’t be pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to become pregnant
- You can’t use certain weight-loss treatments or have recent serious heart/stroke problems
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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