Phone app and fitness tracker for weight loss study
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a smartphone app and fitness tracker to help people lose weight by monitoring their diet and activity. Participants get feedback and support through the app.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 or older
- Have a BMI of 25 or higher (overweight or obese)
- Weigh 385 pounds (175 kg) or less
- Own an iPhone (iOS 16.4 or newer) or Android phone (Android 11 or newer) with internet
- Able to walk briskly for at least 10 minutes
- Not currently using weight loss medications or in a weight loss program
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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