The Miriam Hospital

This study tests a smartphone app that monitors when people with obesity are at risk of breaking their diet and sends helpful alerts or skill-building exercises. About 200 adults with obesity and heart disease risk factors will use the app alongside a standard online weight-loss …

This study is testing whether a 12-week phone or video coaching program is practical and helpful for people who feel depressed after a serious heart event. 60 adults from three states will either get this special coaching or standard educational materials. The goal is to see if t…

This study looks at why people on a weight loss program sometimes break their diet rules. Researchers will use smartphone surveys and wrist sensors to track eating, activity, and mood in 150 adults with obesity over 18 months. The goal is to find patterns in diet slip-ups so futu…