articleJournal of Medical Internet ResearchJan 13, 2009GOLD OA

A Text Message–Based Intervention for Weight Loss: Randomized Controlled Trial

KPKevin PatrickFRFred RaabMAMarc A. AdamsLDLindsay DillonMZMarian Zabinski

University of California, San Diego · San Diego State University

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Abstract

Background

To our knowledge, no studies have evaluated whether weight loss can be promoted in overweight adults through the use of an intervention that is largely based on daily SMS (Short Message Service: text) and MMS (Multimedia Message Service: small picture) messages transmitted via mobile phones.

Objective

This paper describes the development and evaluation of a text message-based intervention designed to help individuals lose or maintain weight over 4 months.

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Keywords
  • Randomized controlled trial
  • Overweight
  • Weight loss
  • Intervention (counseling)
  • Short Message Service
  • Medicine
  • Text message
  • Obesity
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