Feasibility of Use of BariCare App in Pre-transplant Population

Mayo Clinic

Overview

This current study aims to evaluate the efficacy of engagement modules in assisting patients who are candidates for renal and liver transplantation make significant lifestyle modifications. With the help of the Center for Innovation (CFI), a smartphone app (Android and iOS compatible) has been created to assist in both educating and engaging patients to develop and maintain healthy lifestyle modifications. Our goal is to create a cost-effective, smartphone-based platform that serves to not only efficiently educate but to also verify competence and keep our patients engaged.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Conditions

Obesity Pre-Renal Transplant Candidate Pre-liver Transplant Candidate

Interventions

Use of smartphone appBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals who are candidates for liver or renal transplant. 2. Individuals who own a smartphone. 3. Individuals who are obese. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with prior history of bariatric surgery. 2. Patients with active psychiatric disorder. 3. Patients with active tobacco use. 4. Patients with active substance use (alcohol, illicit drugs, etc.)

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Smart Phone App Feasibility

The primary objective will be to assess ease and feasibility of use by subjects. They will provide information through questionnaires developed to assess these factors.

Time frame: 3 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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