Trial Outcomes & Findings for A Study to Assess the Compliance and Impact on Weight of Kurbo, a Pediatric Centered Weight Loss App (NCT NCT02880254)

NCT ID: NCT02880254

Last Updated: 2019-09-25

Results Overview

A questionnaire will be handed out to each subject every month (see below) where applicable.we will utilize one-sample tests with a one-sided alpha of 0.025. One-sided tests will be used as we are only interested in whether the use of this app results in better outcomes than usual care. Compliance will utilize a binomial probability test to assess compliance against our known compliance of 50%. Questionnaire is noted here: Confidential Page 1 of 1 Kurbo Survey \[baseline\_arm\_1\]\[name\], DOB \[baseline\_arm\_1\]\[dob\] Please complete the survey below. Thank you! Group Allocation \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Who is completing this survey? Child / Patient Parent / Guardian Over the last month, abou

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

27 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

3 months

Results posted on

2019-09-25

Participant Flow

difficulty recruiting participants to be in the trial in the time frame; some agreed but then never came in to consent; there were no patients who consented but did not participate

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Kurbo Only
use of app plus standard of care Kurbo: health/weight loss app designed for children and adolescents to help them track intake, output and understand healthy eating habits
Kurbo Plus PHC
use of app, personal health coach and standard of care Kurbo: health/weight loss app designed for children and adolescents to help them track intake, output and understand healthy eating habits Personal Health Coach: weekly health coach via facetime or Skype to motivate and counsel subjects during the weight loss process
Overall Study
STARTED
13
14
Overall Study
COMPLETED
4
4
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
9
10

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

A Study to Assess the Compliance and Impact on Weight of Kurbo, a Pediatric Centered Weight Loss App

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Kurbo Only
n=13 Participants
use of app plus standard of care Kurbo: health/weight loss app designed for children and adolescents to help them track intake, output and understand healthy eating habits
Kurbo Plus PHC
n=14 Participants
use of app, personal health coach and standard of care Kurbo: health/weight loss app designed for children and adolescents to help them track intake, output and understand healthy eating habits Personal Health Coach: weekly health coach via facetime or Skype to motivate and counsel subjects during the weight loss process
Total
n=27 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
13 Participants
n=99 Participants
14 Participants
n=107 Participants
27 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Age, Continuous
13.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2 • n=99 Participants
13 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.9 • n=107 Participants
13 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.5 • n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
6 Participants
n=99 Participants
8 Participants
n=107 Participants
14 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
7 Participants
n=99 Participants
6 Participants
n=107 Participants
13 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
4 Participants
n=99 Participants
3 Participants
n=107 Participants
7 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
8 Participants
n=99 Participants
10 Participants
n=107 Participants
18 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
2 Participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
13 participants
n=99 Participants
14 participants
n=107 Participants
27 participants
n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 months

Population: Assuming we find improved compliance and BMI-z scores, we will estimate compliance and BMI-z score differences between Kurbo and Kurbo + PHC. Estimates will be generated using direct observation as well as prediction through modeling.

A questionnaire will be handed out to each subject every month (see below) where applicable.we will utilize one-sample tests with a one-sided alpha of 0.025. One-sided tests will be used as we are only interested in whether the use of this app results in better outcomes than usual care. Compliance will utilize a binomial probability test to assess compliance against our known compliance of 50%. Questionnaire is noted here: Confidential Page 1 of 1 Kurbo Survey \[baseline\_arm\_1\]\[name\], DOB \[baseline\_arm\_1\]\[dob\] Please complete the survey below. Thank you! Group Allocation \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Who is completing this survey? Child / Patient Parent / Guardian Over the last month, abou

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Kurbo Only
n=13 Participants
use of app plus standard of care Kurbo: health/weight loss app designed for children and adolescents to help them track intake, output and understand healthy eating habits
Kurbo Plus PHC
n=14 Participants
use of app, personal health coach and standard of care Kurbo: health/weight loss app designed for children and adolescents to help them track intake, output and understand healthy eating habits Personal Health Coach: weekly health coach via facetime or Skype to motivate and counsel subjects during the weight loss process
3 Month Compliance With the Kurbo App as Well as the Kurbo App and PHC by a Group of Morbidly Obese Children and Adolescents in a Weight Management Program.
compliance with food tracking
0 percent compliant
14 percent compliant
3 Month Compliance With the Kurbo App as Well as the Kurbo App and PHC by a Group of Morbidly Obese Children and Adolescents in a Weight Management Program.
compliance with exercise tracking
0 percent compliant
7 percent compliant

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 months

BMI zscore will be determined from mathematical calculations derived from subject's height and weight. Z score is the number of standard deviations from the mean. A Z score of 0 is the mean. A change in z score in the positive direction reflects an increase in BMI Z score. A change in z score in the negative direction reflects a decrease in BMI Z score. A decrease in BMI z score indicates a change in BMI that favors weight loss.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Kurbo Only
n=13 Participants
use of app plus standard of care Kurbo: health/weight loss app designed for children and adolescents to help them track intake, output and understand healthy eating habits
Kurbo Plus PHC
n=14 Participants
use of app, personal health coach and standard of care Kurbo: health/weight loss app designed for children and adolescents to help them track intake, output and understand healthy eating habits Personal Health Coach: weekly health coach via facetime or Skype to motivate and counsel subjects during the weight loss process
the Effect of the Kurbo App as Well as the Kurbo App and PHC on 3 Month Change in BMI Zscore Among Morbidly Obese Children and Adolescents Undergoing a Weight Management Program.
2.4 z score
Standard Deviation 0.3
2.2 z score
Standard Deviation 0.3

Adverse Events

Kurbo Only

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Kurbo Plus PHC

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Rushika Conroy MD

Baystate Medical Center

Phone: 413 794 5437

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place