NCT06752772

WeArable teChnology daTa driVen digitAl healTh cOachINg (ACTIVATION)- A Mixed-methods Study

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 1,700 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Alexandra Hospital · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 21 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Public health priorities have shifted towards disease prevention, emphasising health promotion and lifestyle interventions to reduce disease burden. Despite global efforts, the prevalence of chronic diseases remains high, with lifestyle factors such as alcohol consumption, diet, smoking, obesity, and sedentary behaviour playing significant roles. In Singapore, suboptimal lifestyle behaviours are common, contributing to a high incidence of chronic conditions. Metabolic syndrome (MetS), linked to obesity, poses a growing societal burden due to its association with cardiovascular risks. Disparities exist in the delivery of lifestyle interventions among healthcare providers (HCPs), with many patients receiving inadequate guidance. Digital health coaching, incorporating wearable technology, offers promising solutions to bridge these gaps, providing personalised, real-time support and feedback to improve lifestyle behaviours and prevent disease progression. Challenges such as time constraints, lack of feedback, and limited support can be addressed through remote monitoring and tailored interventions, making scalable population-level interventions feasible.

Conditions

• Elevated Blood Pressure
• Hypertension
• Overweight/Obesity
• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
• Hyperlipidemia
• Prediabetes

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Smart watch	Participants are required to wear the study issued smart watch for at least 8 hours a day during the intervention period and are encouraged to wear it beyond the study intervention period.
BEHAVIORAL	Dashboard with nudging system	Nudges will be sent to participants' smart watch/mobile application with messages that are designed to motivate them to lead a healthy lifestyle.
DEVICE	Digital Health Coach (DHC)	Participants will be assigned to a DHC and the DHC will be providing them with remote health coaching assistance for a duration of 6 months, upon successful enrolment.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-08-06
• Primary completion: 2025-11-01
• Completion: 2026-02-01
• First posted: 2024-12-31
• Last updated: 2025-10-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Singapore