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Efficacy of mHealth Apps for Health in a Low-income, Type II Diabetic, Hispanic Population

Efficacy of mHealth Apps for Health in a Low-income, Type II Diabetic, Hispanic


Sponsor

San Diego State University

Enrollment

45 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of mobile health applications in improving health outcomes and the subsequent benefit of improving type II diabetes outcomes in a low socioeconomic Hispanic population. This study will involve a 6-month long commitment where participants will be expected to weigh themselves every morning, at the same time, and check their blood glucose readings daily before and after meals for at least three meals in the day.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 64 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study looks at whether smartphone health apps can help low-income Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes better manage their blood sugar and weight. Participants use mobile apps for a set period and researchers track whether the tools make a real difference in health outcomes. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes - You are between 18 and 64 years old - Your BMI is 27 or higher - You identify as Hispanic or Latinx - Your annual income is under about $47,500 - You own a smartphone and regularly check your blood glucose **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not check your blood glucose at least once per day - You take medications known to cause weight gain (such as certain antidepressants, antipsychotics, or steroid hormones) Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERMobile health application

Intervention will be with two different mobile health (mHealth) applications, Weight Watchers and Healthi app (formerly iTrackBites)


Locations(1)

San Diego State University

San Diego, California, United States

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