Texts and coach calls help public housing residents shed pounds
NCT ID NCT04852042
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tested a weight management program for people living in public housing in Boston. Participants received either text messages about diet and exercise, text messages plus monthly calls from a community health worker, or no extra support. The goal was to see if the combined approach led to more weight loss after one year.
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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