Mixed Methods Feasibility Study of an App for Childhood Obesity Prevention and Management

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

231 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-06-27

Study Completion Date

2021-08-23

Brief Summary

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This evaluation evaluated Health Education England's NoObesity digital health app's usability and acceptability to undertake activities improving families' diet, physical activity and weight. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the app's influence on self-efficacy and goal setting and to determine what can be learned to improve its design for future studies, should there be evidence of adoption and sustainability.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Child Obesity

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Using the NoObesity app

A mobile digital app ("NoObesity") that enables families to set goals, track progress, play games, and access additional information and healthcare professionals to access training and monitor patients' progress.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

NoObesity app

Intervention Type DEVICE

The NoObesity system consists of two linked apps - the NoObesity Family app and the NoObesity Professional app.

Interventions

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NoObesity app

The NoObesity system consists of two linked apps - the NoObesity Family app and the NoObesity Professional app.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* adult users (over 18 years)
* fluent in English
* willing to use the app
* parents or legal guardians of a child or children OR health care professionals linked to the parent or guardian
* owner of a smartphone to access the app, with 4G data access

Exclusion Criteria

* individuals who are known to the researchers or staff at Health Education England
* deaf or hearing impairment
* prior use of the app before study commencement
* refusal to give informed consent
* children, vulnerable young people, or vulnerable adults.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes