RecruitingDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Obesity
Efficacy of mHealth Apps for Health in a Low-income, Type II Diabetic, Hispanic Population
Eligible age
18–64 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
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.
Sponsor: San Diego State University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Diagnosed with type II diabetes
- ✓ Between the age of 18-64
- ✓ BMI ≥ 27
- ✓ Individual annual income less than $47,520 \[Covered CA income guidelines and salary restrictions\]
- ✓ Hispanic and/or Latinx origin
- ✓ Monitors blood glucose regularly
- ✓ Owns or has access to a bathroom weight scale
- ✓ Owns a smartphone and willing to download mobile apps
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Does not check blood glucose at least once per day
- ✕ On medications that promote weight gain such as antipsychotic, antidepressant, and steroid hormone medications.
- ✕ Medications for diabetes such as insulin, thiazolidinediones or sulfonylureas are okay
Where it's recruiting
California
San Diego
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT05279729 · last updated 2025-10-06