Wearable devices and coaching for adults with central obesity
Part of Heart & circulation, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether wearing a fitness tracker and getting health coaching by phone or video can help adults with central obesity become more active and improve their heart health. It lasts for 6 months and is run by the University of Hong Kong.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 years of age or older.
- You have central obesity (waist size 90 cm or more for men, 80 cm or more for women).
- You do not get enough physical activity based on World Health Organization guidelines (e.g., less than 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week).
- You own a smartphone and can use it to participate.
- You can read and understand English or Chinese.
- You are able to do daily activities and are not currently taking part in another lifestyle-change 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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