Behavior, Health, Weight Loss
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of a Noom Breast Cancer Weight Loss Program on weight loss outcomes, quality of life, and physical activity. Also, to qualitatively determine acceptability of this novel program among breast cancer survivors with overweight or obesity.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALNoom Healthy Weight Program
The intervention consists of a curriculum, provided through daily articles that users are encouraged to read; logging features for weight, meals, and physical activity; in-app groups; and a virtual coach, who will communicate with participants via in-app messaging. During the first week of the study, participants will be introduced to the program, the Noom app, and their coach. Coaches will use a secure dashboard to monitor patient progress, which is used to increase engagement and motivation. Participants are encouraged to log their weight, physical activity, and meals daily.
Sponsors
Noom Inc.
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
This is a prospective, single-arm pilot study evaluating preliminary efficacy and acceptability of a Noom breast cancer survivor weight loss program. The intervention consists of a curriculum, provided through daily articles that users are encouraged to read; logging features for weight, meals, and physical activity; in-app groups; and a virtual coach, who will communicate with participants via in-app messaging. During the first week of the study, participants will be introduced to the program, the Noom app, and their coach. Coaches will use a secure dashboard to monitor patient progress, which is used to increase engagement and motivation. Participants are encouraged to log their weight, physical activity, and meals daily.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Able to understand and provide informed consent * 18 years and older * Overweight or obesity (BMI ≥ 27.5) * Not 6 months postpartum * Not planning to become pregnant in the next 7 months * Have a smartphone that is compatible with Noom's mobile app * Breast cancer survivor with stage I, II, or III * Completed active treatment (e.g, surgery, chemo, radiation, etc.) \> 6 months ago
Exclusion criteria
* Inability or unwillingness of a participant to give written informed consent * Currently pregnant or \< 6 months postpartum * Plans to become pregnant within the next 7 months * Stage IV, metastatic cancer or DCIS * Currently taking insulin * Uncontrolled hypertension
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | baseline to 6 months | Self-reported weight |
| Program engagement | weeks 1-26 | Engagement with the Noom program; measured as 1. Number of App opens 2. Messages to coach 3. Number of Steps 4. Logged food 5. Logged exercise 6. Group messages and likes 7. Articles read |
| Program retention | weeks 1-26 | i.e. % = (total participants - number of drop out) / Total number of participants) \* 100% |
| Program satisfaction | week 1 - 26 week | Satisfaction assessed via an in-house survey |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed