Phone apps aim to get women moving in underserved neighborhoods

NCT ID NCT03288207

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tests whether mobile health technology, like smartphone apps and activity trackers, can help overweight or obese African American women in low-resource areas increase their physical activity. About 325 women aged 21-75 from specific neighborhoods near Washington, DC will wear a wrist device to track steps and sleep, and receive app-based encouragement. Some will also get personalized coaching or home health devices. The goal is to see if these tools can reduce obesity and lower heart disease risk.

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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
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Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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