Text4Diet: A randomized controlled study using text messaging for weight loss behaviors
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Shapiro, Jennifer R., Koro, Tina, Doran, Neal, Thompson, Sheri, Sallis, James F., Calfas, Karen J. and Patrick, Kevin. (2012). Text4Diet: A randomized controlled study using text messaging for weight loss behaviors. Preventive Medicine. 55(5), pp. 412 - 417. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2012.08.011
Authors | Shapiro, Jennifer R., Koro, Tina, Doran, Neal, Thompson, Sheri, Sallis, James F., Calfas, Karen J. and Patrick, Kevin |
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Abstract | Objective: Text-messaging shows promise as a health intervention. This randomized controlled trial evaluated a daily text-messaging weight loss intervention. Methods: Overweight and obese adults (n = 170) in California were randomized to receive daily interactive and personally weight-relevant text-messages or monthly e-newsletters. Participants were measured at baseline, 6 and 12 months. Group differences were assessed in weight loss. Relation of text-messaging adherence to weight loss and change in pedometer steps was examined. Results: There were no group differences in weight loss over 6 (1.53 lb vs 3.72 lb) or 12 months (2.27 lb vs 3.64 lb; control vs intervention). Text-messaging adherence was moderately strong (60–69%). Participants with greater adherence lost more weight at 6 (p = .039) and 12 months (p = .023) than those who were less adherent. Intervention participants' steps increased almost 3000 steps/day over time (p < .05), and higher step counts were associated with greater weight loss (p < .05). Text-messaging satisfaction was moderate to high, and pedometer-related satisfaction was associated with greater weight loss (p < .05). Conclusions: Although text-messaging had no effect on weight, adherence was associated with improvement in weight-related behaviors and weight outcomes. Text-messages could be a useful adjunct to weight loss treatments. |
Keywords | obesity; SMS; physical activity; mobile phone; internet |
Year | 2012 |
Journal | Preventive Medicine |
Journal citation | 55 (5), pp. 412 - 417 |
Publisher | Academic Press |
ISSN | 0091-7435 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2012.08.011 |
Page range | 412 - 417 |
Research Group | Institute for Health and Ageing |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United States of America |
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