Status:

UNKNOWN

GluCoach - Technology-enabled Lifestyle Intervention Study

Lead Sponsor:

National University of Singapore

Collaborating Sponsors:

Health Promotion Board, Singapore

Conditions:

Pre-diabetes

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-55 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study seeks to address two questions. Firstly, how might a suite of interventions and data feedback (activity, diet, mood\*, continuous blood glucose) through coaching be effective in influencing...

Detailed Description

Face-to-face health coaching is a common lifestyle intervention for healthy individuals who are at risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes. However, it is highly resource-intensive and has limitatio...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Singaporean Citizens and Permanent Residents
  • Aged 21 to 55
  • Must be literate in English (i.e. able to read and communicate in English) because the primary mode of communication is English
  • Willing and able to use a smartphone
  • Must be at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes, defined as:
  • i) Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) - At least 5.7% to 6.5% OR Fasting blood glucose of 6.1 to 6.9mmol/L, AND ii) BMI of at least 20kg/m2

Exclusion

  • Non-Singaporean Citizens and Permanent Residents
  • Under age 21 or above age 55
  • Ever diagnosed as Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetic (does not include previously diagnosed GDM)
  • Pregnant or planning to be pregnant in the next 6 months or lactating
  • History of skin allergies
  • Taking medications that are known to alter blood sugar levels/ glucose tolerance e.g.
  • glucocorticoids g) History of mental illness/conditions h) Work requirement that does not allow the carrying of electronic devices (e.g., phone and smartwatch) i) Frequent overseas travelling (e.g., more frequently than once a month, daily or weekly commuting across borders etc.)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 4 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 1 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

260 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04905680

Start Date

May 4 2021

End Date

April 1 2022

Last Update

December 1 2021

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Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore

Singapore, Singapore, 117549