Obesity-Related Malignant NeoplasmNCT04611087
Self-monitoring Focus Groups With Vibrant Lives Pasadena Participants
An observational study of Obesity-Related Malignant Neoplasm, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study investigates how individuals feel about a dietary mobile application. Information collected from focus groups and interviews may help doctors and mobile application developers to determine preferences and participant feedback about the appeal and usefulness of a mobile application. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Obesity-Related Malignant Neoplasm
- What is being tested?
- Discussion, Interview and Survey Administration
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 39 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 3 Jul 2018to 30 Apr 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Participants who have completed a weight loss program
Who may be able to join
- Pasadena Independent School District (ISD) employees who have completed the 6-month Vibrant Lives weight loss program or adults who have completed a weight loss program within the last 12 months
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030
Karen M. Basen-Engquist, 713-745-3123
Karen M. Basen-Engquist
About this study
Official title: Self-Monitoring Focus Groups With Vibrant Lives Pasadena Participants
This study investigates how individuals feel about a dietary mobile application. Information collected from focus groups and interviews may help doctors and mobile application developers to determine preferences and participant feedback about the appeal and usefulness of a mobile application.
Read the detailed description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
- To gather qualitative data to assess appeal, preference, and usefulness of a food and beverage self-monitoring mobile application.
OUTLINE:
PHASE I: Participants attend 4 sessions of focus groups.
PHASE II: Participants attend virtual Zoom interviews or one-on-one interviews.
- Conditions
- Obesity-Related Malignant Neoplasm
- Being tested
- Discussion, Interview, Survey Administration
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
DiscussionBehavioural
Also called Discuss
Attend focus groups
InterviewOther
Attend interviews
Survey AdministrationOther
Ancillary studies
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Observational (focus group, interview) | PHASE I: Participants attend 4 sessions of focus groups.
PHASE II: Participants attend virtual Zoom interviews or one-on-one interviews. Receives: Behavioral: Discussion; Other: Interview; Other: Survey Administration |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Preferences of food and beverage self-monitoring methodology and respective feedback messages
Thematic and narrative analyses will be conducted from the transcriptions to gain an understanding for the preferences of food and beverage self-monitoring methodology and respective feedback messages.
Measured: Up to 3 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Nov 2020
- Study start3 Jul 2018
- Primary completion30 Apr 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Apr 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Obesity-Related Malignant NeoplasmStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 39 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Karen M Basen-Engquist, Principal investigator, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04611087
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PA18-0407
- Other IDs
- NCI-2020-07542, PA18-0407
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 26 Oct 2020
- Last updated
- 11 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Self-Monitoring Focus Groups With Vibrant Lives Pasadena Participants
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04611087
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PA18-0407
- Conditions
- Obesity-Related Malignant Neoplasm
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 39 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 3 Jul 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Apr 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 2 Nov 2020 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study investigates how individuals feel about a dietary mobile application. Information collected from focus groups and interviews may help doctors and mobile application developers to determine preferences and participant feedback about the appeal and usefulness of a mobile application.
Detailed description
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:
- To gather qualitative data to assess appeal, preference, and usefulness of a food and beverage self-monitoring mobile application.
OUTLINE:
PHASE I: Participants attend 4 sessions of focus groups.
PHASE II: Participants attend virtual Zoom interviews or one-on-one interviews.
Study design
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Observational (focus group, interview) | – | Behavioral: Discussion, Other: Interview, Other: Survey AdministrationPHASE I: Participants attend 4 sessions of focus groups. PHASE II: Participants attend virtual Zoom interviews or one-on-one interviews. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Participants who have completed a weight loss program
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Pasadena Independent School District (ISD) employees who have completed the 6-month Vibrant Lives weight loss program or adults who have completed a weight loss program within the last 12 months
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| DiscussionAlso: DiscussAttend focus groups | Behavioural | Observational (focus group, interview) |
| InterviewAttend interviews | Other | Observational (focus group, interview) |
| Survey AdministrationAncillary studies | Other | Observational (focus group, interview) |
Primary outcome
Preferences of food and beverage self-monitoring methodology and respective feedback messages
Time frame: Up to 3 years
Thematic and narrative analyses will be conducted from the transcriptions to gain an understanding for the preferences of food and beverage self-monitoring methodology and respective feedback messages.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Aug 2026.
- MD Anderson Cancer Center WebsiteLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Karen M Basen-Engquist principal investigator
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Obesity-Related Malignant Neoplasm, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 0 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Karen M Basen-Engquist (713-745-3123, kbasenen@mdanderson.org), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Preferences of food and beverage self-monitoring methodology and respective feedback messages (time frame: Up to 3 years). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Aug 2026.