AWM: Adults with Obesity BMI >/=30 (2020-21)
Author and Year:
Alencar M, Johnson K, et al, 2019
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Telehealth-based health coaching increases m-health device adherence and rate of weight loss in obese participants.
Authors:
Alencar M, Johnson K, Gray V, Mullur R, Gutierrez E, Dionico P
Journal:
Telemedicine Journal and e-Health
Year of publication:
2020
Volume:
26
Issue:
3
Page numbers:
365-368
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Positive
Inclusion Criteria:
Body mass index (BMI) >/= 30 kg/m2, reporting weight stability, and owning an Apple iPhone.
Exclusion Criteria:
Using tobacco products, diagnosed with type I or II diabetes mellitus, receiving treatment for a serious medical condition (i.e. cancer), taking medications specifically for weight loss or currently participating in a weight loss program.
Research Purpose:
To investigate if live weekly health coaching via videoconferencing increases adherence to m-health devices and to rate of weight loss during a medically monitored telehealth-based weight loss intervention.
Blinding efforts:
Study Location:
California State University, Long Beach, California, United States
Source(s) of Funding:
Government
Please specify names of funders:
The National Institute of General Medical Services of the National Institutes of Health