Smart Walk: App for African American women to get active
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a smartphone app designed specifically for African American women can help you become more active. The app provides a personalized physical activity program and support through your phone, with the goal of improving your health and well-being.
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Who can take part
- You identify as an African American or Black woman.
- You are between 24 and 65 years old.
- You currently get less than 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week.
- You have a BMI over 25 (overweight or obese).
- You own a smartphone that can download apps and receive texts, and you are willing to use it for the study.
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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