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EMPOWERing Patients With Chronic Diseases Through Smartphone App, Health Coaching and Community-based Intervention
Led by Singapore General Hospital · Updated on 2025-02-25
150
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
25 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating a mobile health app called EMPOWER+ combined with community-based health coaching to support adults with type 2 diabetes. The study aims to see how well these personalized interventions help patients manage their condition outside of traditional clinical settings. EMPOWER+ includes features like logging, gamification, educational resources, and personalized nudges to encourage healthy behaviors. This trial focuses on the app's effectiveness, adoption, and sustainability in real-world community environments, preparing for wider future use. Participants will use the EMPOWER+ app along with a Fitbit wearable device to track physical activity and health data. They will also receive community-based health coaching and may take part in other structured programs designed to improve diabetes management. The intervention is behavioral and continuous, helping patients set goals, develop action plans, and maintain motivation through regular support. During the study, participants will be monitored for 6 months with assessments including blood sugar control (HbA1c), physical activity levels, medication adherence, quality of life, patient activation, and healthcare costs. Researchers will also track maintenance of effects on blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Participants need to be able to exercise, communicate in English, and follow study procedures. The trial involves ongoing data collection through the app and wearable device, with careful monitoring of health outcomes and participant engagement.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
App-based Diabetes Management and Community-based Interventions
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 21 years and above
- Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Most recent HbA1c measurement of 6.5% or higher
- Physically able to exercise
- Able to read, write, and converse in English
- Able to comply with study procedures
You will not qualify if you...
- Requires assistance with basic activities of daily living (BADL)
- Planned major operation or surgical procedure within 6 months from recruitment
- Currently pregnant or lactating
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 6 months
Participants use the EMPOWER+ app and a Fitbit wearable, and receive community-based health coaching and/or other prescribed structured programmes to manage their diabetes.
Regular use of app and coaching sessions over 6 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Singapore General Hospital
Singapore, Singapore
Not Yet Recruiting
2
Singapore General Hospital
Singapore, Singapore
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
R
Research coordinators
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
1
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