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
Active Locations (1)
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Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore
Singapore, Singapore, 117549