Journal of medical Internet research
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J. Med. Internet Res. · Apr 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialMultilevel growth curve analyses of treatment effects of a Web-based intervention for stress reduction: randomized controlled trial.
Stress is commonly experienced by many people and it is a contributing factor to many mental and physical health conditions, However, few efforts have been made to develop and test the effects of interventions for stress. ⋯ The results from this randomized controlled trial suggest that a Web-based intervention can reduce levels of stress in a normal population and that both mindfulness and procrastination may be important components included in future eHealth interventions for stress.
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J. Med. Internet Res. · Apr 2013
Randomized Controlled TrialAdherence to a smartphone application for weight loss compared to website and paper diary: pilot randomized controlled trial.
There is growing interest in the use of information communication technologies to treat obesity. An intervention delivered by smartphone could be a convenient, potentially cost-effective, and wide-reaching weight management strategy. Although there have been studies of texting-based interventions and smartphone applications (apps) used as adjuncts to other treatments, there are currently no randomized controlled trials (RCT) of a stand-alone smartphone application for weight loss that focuses primarily on self-monitoring of diet and physical activity. ⋯ The MMM app is an acceptable and feasible weight loss intervention and a full RCT of this approach is warranted.