Title of Research Study: Mobile – PrOmoting Wellness after cancER Study: M-POWER Feasibility Study
Investigators: Bonnie Spring, PhD
Supported By: This research is supported by the Office for Research and the Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center at Northwestern University.
The purpose of this study is to test a new weight loss intervention designed for cancer survivors. We want to determine whether this approach to weight loss is feasible and acceptable to cancer survivors such as yourself. All participants in the study will receive free behavioral telephone-based weight loss management in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University. Participants must be willing and able to use their smartphone with Bluetooth and their WiFi to download Apps, set up a Fitbit account and a Google account if not already set up. Participants will use their smartphone to record food intake & physical activity over an 8 week weight loss program. This program includes recruitment of a “Buddy” of your choice to support you during the 8 week study.