Smartphone weight loss programs for young adult cancer survivors
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests two different smartphone-based programs to help young adult cancer survivors lose weight. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two programs and use an app to track their progress.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 39 years old.
- You were diagnosed with your first invasive cancer between ages 15 and 39.
- It has been less than 10 years since your diagnosis.
- You finished active cancer treatment (chemo, radiation, or surgery) at least 6 months ago (maintenance therapy is okay).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 50.
- You have no health issues that prevent walking (e.g., lower limb amputation), and you can answer 'no' to all questions on a physical activity readiness questionnaire.
- You have not had weight loss surgery and are not planning it in the next year.
- You are not pregnant, planning pregnancy in the next year, or within 6 months of giving birth.
- You are not taking certain medications that affect weight (except stable doses of SSRIs for 3 months).
- You have no history of eating disorders (like anorexia or bulimia).
- You have not been hospitalized for depression or other psychiatric conditions in the past year, and have no history of psychotic or uncontrolled bipolar disorder.
- You are willing to be randomly assigned to one of two weight-loss programs using a smartphone app.
- You have a mobile phone with a data plan and are willing to receive texts.
- You can read and speak English.
- You live in the United States.
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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