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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
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.
Noom, Inc
New York, New York, United States
Weight
Self-reported weight
Time frame: baseline to 6 months
Program engagement
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
Time frame: weeks 1-26
Program retention
i.e. % = (total participants - number of drop out) / Total number of participants) \* 100%
Time frame: weeks 1-26
Program satisfaction
Satisfaction assessed via an in-house survey
Time frame: week 1 - 26 week
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