Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are studying innovative ways to promote healthy eating and physical activity in young adults using a smartphone app and digital health tools. We are seeking volunteers to enroll in a 6-month research study that tests a smartphone-delivered weight loss program designed specifically for young adults.
You may be eligible if you:
- Are currently age 18-39
- Have a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 45 (use the calculator here to compute your BMI)
- Are interested in following a program to support you in building healthy eating and activity habits to help you manage your weight
- Own a smartphone with data and text messaging plan
Additional eligibility criteria apply. More information about the study can be found at www.joinagile.org.
Find out if you are eligible here.
This study (IRB #20-0765) was approved by the UNC-CH Institutional Review Board on 7/26/22.
