NCT05329376

Interactive Virtual Assistance for Self-Care Management and Mental Health Promotion in Type 2 Diabetes

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 112 (actual)
• Sponsor: Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

BACKGROUD: Health technology is an important tool in the aging process, which may improve the health condition and self-esteem of the elderly, in addition to offering new opportunities and challenges. In this scenario, the use of virtual interaction systems emerge as promising alternatives for the old adults, which often deals with the lack of social interaction, cognitive decline and decline in functional capacity, making the control of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, a challenge. OBJECTIVES: This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using an interactive virtual assistance system in mental health parameters, glycemic profile and diabetes selfcare behavior in elderly people with diabetes. METHODS: A randomized clinical trial is proposed, for an intervention that includes 3 months of use of the Smart Speaker Echo Dot system, programmed to provide reminders, stimulate treatment records and maintain healthy habits. Outcomes assessed will include parameters of mental health and diabetes control.

Conditions

• Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
• Depression, Anxiety
• Mental Health Disorder
• Old Age; Debility

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Smart Speaker Echo Dot	Participants will receive the Smart Speaker EchoDot 3rd Gen (Amazon Echo®) device (i.e., Alexa) for home use, installed during a home visit following the study enrollment. In addition to the usual functionality of the system, the device will be programmed using a standard model developed by the research team, applied to each patient. The proposed model involves automatic interactions between the device and the patient, comprising: 1. Medication reminders 2. Glucose test reminders: 3. Educational health tips 4. Weekly educational podcasts 5. Good morning and good night routine
OTHER	Usual Care	Participants will maintain usual care during the study period and will receive a booklet with general advice following enrollment

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-06-20
• Primary completion: 2024-05-17
• Completion: 2024-05-17
• First posted: 2022-04-15
• Last updated: 2024-05-22

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Brazil