Can smartphone apps help hispanic adults with diabetes lose weight and control blood sugar?

NCT ID NCT05279729

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether mobile health apps like Weight Watchers and Healthi can help low-income Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar control. Forty-five participants will use one of the apps or a standard program for six months, tracking their weight and glucose daily. The goal is to find a practical, low-cost tool for managing diabetes in underserved communities.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

mobile health applications (Weight Watchers and Healthi app)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that simple smartphone apps are a practical, low-cost way to help manage diabetes and weight in underserved communities.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The apps require daily self-monitoring, which may be hard to sustain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus Obesity obesity disorder type 2 diabetes mellitus

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  • San Diego State University

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