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Effectiveness and Implementation of a Community-based Health Coach-led Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Digital Self-Regulation Program for Individuals With Metabolic Syndrome (MetS)
Led by National University Health System, Singapore · Updated on 2026-04-08
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the effectiveness of the LIGHTER-MetS program, a community-based, health coach-led initiative using the eTRIP9 app, to support healthy lifestyle changes in people with metabolic syndrome (MetS). The program aims to improve dietary self-regulation and reduce cardiovascular risk by focusing on diet, exercise, and emotion regulation. Participants in the study will either take part in the LIGHTER-MetS program or receive usual care. The program involves health coaching sessions at the start and during three months of follow-up, combined with using the eTRIP9 app to log meals, track physical activity, and get personalized feedback. Usual care includes personalized health plans developed with a family physician targeting disease prevention and lifestyle goals. During the study, participants will be assessed at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months for eating behavior, cardiovascular risk, weight, waist size, blood pressure, and various health questionnaires. Researchers will monitor physical and mental health, including blood glucose and cholesterol levels, and quality of life measures. The total follow-up lasts up to 12 months to evaluate how well participants manage their health and lifestyle changes.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effectiveness and Implementation of a Community-based Health Coach-led Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Digital Self-Regulation Program for Individuals With Metabolic Syndrome (MetS)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Between 21 to 65 years of age
- Waist circumference of at least 90 cm in men and 80 cm in women
- Have at least two of the following: triglycerides 651.7 mmol/L or treated for it; HDL cholesterol below 1.03 mmol/L in men or 1.29 mmol/L in women or treated for it; blood pressure 65130/85 mmHg or treated hypertension; fasting blood glucose 655.6 mmol/L or diagnosed type 2 diabetes
- Not currently in other structured lifestyle modification programs
- Consent to audio recording
- Speak and read English
You will not qualify if you...
- Metabolic surgery within the past year or planned within one year
- Pregnant or planning to become pregnant at recruitment
- Unable to speak English
- Do not own a smartphone
- Unable to provide informed consent
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 3 months
Participants receive community-based health coaching by a trained healthcare professional at the baseline visit and for 3 months following. They also use a digital app to log meals, monitor physical activity, and receive personalized feedback during this period.
1 baseline visit and weekly one-to-one follow-up sessions with a health coach
Duration - 9 months
Participants are assessed at multiple time points after the treatment period for outcome measures including eating behavior, cardiovascular risk, and various health indicators.
Visits at 3, 6, and 12 months after baseline
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
National University of Singapore
Singapore, Singapore, 117597
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Research Team
J
Jocelyn Chew
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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