To measure the effectiveness of tailored text message-based weight reduction program

A pilot randomised controlled trial to measure the effectiveness of tailored text message-based weight reduction program

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN39629189

Enrollment

200

Registered

2011-04-28

Start date

2011-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Obesity Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Obesity

Interventions

Two groups to be compared: 1. Control group: participants will receive tuition in weight-control, BMI measure, education materials 2. Intervention group: participants will receive tuition in weight-c

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Obese people - body mass index (BMI) over 25 2. Able to read Korean and can provide written informed consent 3. Is seriously considering weight reduction 4. Aged over 20 years, either sex 5. Has a mobile phone and is familiar with sending and receiving SMS text messages 6. Is willing to participate in study and follow study procedures 7. Is not currently enroled in another formal weight reduction study or program 8. Is not using diet pill at randomisation date

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Do not meet all of the inclusion criteria 2. Past 3-month comorbidities, for example cerebral apoplexy, coronary artery diseases 3. Past 3-month coronary artery intervention or surgery 4. Has heart failure or anorexia nervosa or terminal cancer

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Body weight: The percentage of body weight change in 6 months. Weight is measured at baseline, 1, 3, and 6 months in light clothing by bioelectrical analysis methods We also plan to obtain self administered questionnaires such as eating behavior, physical activity using International Physical Acitivity Questionnaire (IPAQ-short form) and Korean version of Obesity related Quality of Life Scale at baseline and 6 months later	—

Measure

Time frame

Body weight: The percentage of body weight change in 6 months. Weight is measured at baseline, 1, 3, and 6 months in light clothing by bioelectrical analysis methods We also plan to obtain self administered questionnaires such as eating behavior, physical activity using International Physical Acitivity Questionnaire (IPAQ-short form) and Korean version of Obesity related Quality of Life Scale at baseline and 6 months later

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. BMI 2. Body composition 3. Quality of life 4. Eating habits 5. Physical activity	—

Countries

Korea, South

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 5, 2026