Actively Recruiting
Led by Changi General Hospital · Updated on 2025-03-21
120
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
C
Changi General Hospital
Lead Sponsor
N
National University of Singapore
Collaborating Sponsor
Researchers are evaluating a care model that combines teleconsultations and the EMPOWER app to support weight loss and metabolic improvements in adults who are obese with type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This study compares this telehealth-based model to the conventional face-to-face weight management program to see if it is at least as effective and whether it offers more convenience and better adherence to diet and exercise routines. The study involves two groups over 26 weeks. One group receives standard care with 4 physical doctor and 4 dietician visits following best-practice guidelines. They get personalized exercise and calorie-deficit diet plans aiming for at least 5% weight loss. The other group, called the OneSTOP program, has at least half of these visits as teleconsults and uses the EMPOWER app to track weight, blood pressure, glucose, food intake, and exercise. The app provides reminders, health information, and helps with more precise calorie counting paired with an activity tracker. Participants will attend scheduled visits, upload their health data via the app if in the intervention group, and keep food and exercise records. Doctors and dieticians will review progress and adjust plans as needed. The main outcome measured is weight loss at 26 weeks, with secondary outcomes including the percentage achieving at least 5% weight loss, improvements in blood sugar control, and MASLD. The total study duration per participant is 26 weeks, with regular monitoring and support throughout.
CONDITIONS
OneSTOP (One-Stop Telehealth Obesity Program) for Multidisciplinary Weight Management and Related Comorbidities
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 26 weeks
Participants engage in a 26-week weight management program with regular consultations and tailored exercise and dietary plans. The program includes 4 doctor and 4 dietician consults, either face-to-face or via teleconsults, along with support through an exercise prescription and calorie-deficit diet. Participants track their progress using food diaries, exercise records, and, for some, a digital app to monitor health and adherence.
8 visits over 26 weeks (combination of in-person and teleconsults depending on group assignment)
Total: 1 location
1
Changi General Hospital
Singapore, Singapore, 529889
Actively Recruiting
J
Joan Khoo, MBBS, FRCP
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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Joan Khoo, Ang Tiing Leong, Kumar Rahul...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41877269