Texts and talks trim waistlines in housing study
NCT ID NCT04852042
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested if a 1-year text messaging program, with or without monthly calls from a community health worker, could help 316 public housing residents in Boston lose weight. Participants were split into three groups: text messages only, texts plus phone coaching, or a control group. The goal was to see if the extra support led to greater weight loss.
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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