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Fitbit / Healthy Weight Management Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Fitbit for Obesity and Bariatric Surgery. Completed, enrolled 213 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Study Aims Specifically with our Healthy Weight Management patients that are pursuing sleeve gastrectomy surgery, the investigators would like to determine if the Fitbit is associated with health outcomes in this population. Primary Outcome • Percentage of excess weight loss - Does the use of a Fitbit positively affect the percentage of excess body weight loss in vertical sleeve gastrectomy patients? Secondary Outcomes * Lifestyle changes and Exercise patterns - Does the use of a Fitbit foster positive lifestyle and exercise pattern changes in post-operative VSG patients? * Resolution of comorbidity - Does the use of a Fitbit positively affect patient health via reduction of co-morbid conditions associated with morbid obesity following VSG surgery?
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Interventions
The Fitbit is a wrist based wearable technology device designed to monitor physical activity by tracking steps, distance and calories burned as well as sleep patterns and heart rate. It has wireless capabilities to sync with smart devices and summarize data for the user or export for synchronize with electronic health records.