The efficacy of a specific health guidance program using a mobile health (mHealth) app on weight loss and blood pressure: a randomized controlled trial

The efficacy of a specific health guidance program using a mobile health (mHealth) app on weight loss and blood pressure: a randomized controlled trial - KENPO-app study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000046263

Enrollment

Registered

2021-12-02

Start date

2021-12-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Obesity

Interventions

Specific health guidance program using a mHealth app in combination with the weight scale,sphygmomanometer,and pedometer by a dietician/public health nurse Specific health guidance program using a bro

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Age:>=40,<65years old 2)BMI>=25kg/m2 3)SBP>=130mmHg and/or DBP>=85mmHg 4)Smartphone user and capable of installing apps 5)Capable of communication online

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Receiving specific health guidance 2) anti-hypertensive medicine 3) Contraindication for healthy eating and active exercise by a doctor 4) Women who are pregnant or breast feeding 5) Inappropriate case by a research doctor

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Body mass index [Time Frame: 12 weeks]	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Body weight Blood pressure Steps Subjective symptoms,exercise,diet,and lifestyle variables (in intervention group only)	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactAKIKO SUGANUMA

National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center Clinical Research Institute

404-j-doit1@mail.hosp.go.jp075-641-9161

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026