Phone apps aim to get women moving in underserved neighborhoods

NCT ID NCT03288207

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tests whether mobile health technology, like activity trackers and smartphone apps, can help overweight or obese African American women increase their physical activity. Participants will wear a wrist device, use a study app, and may receive coaching or home health devices. The goal is to reduce obesity and improve cardiovascular health in communities with limited resources.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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