NCT07034131

Evaluation of Osteo-Buddy in Improving Osteoporosis Knowledge

Improving Both Health in Women With the Use of Osteo-Buddy to Enhance Osteoporosis Knowledge - A Mixed Method Clinical Trial

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 80 (estimated)
• Sponsor: SingHealth Polyclinics · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This is a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the use of a Virtual Health Assistant (VHA) named Osteo-Buddy in improving the knowledge of osteoporosis in older women.

Detailed description

This study will involve evaluating the preliminary effectiveness and feasibility outcomes of the use of Osteo-Buddy, a Virtual Health Assistant (VHA), in improving the knowledge of osteoporosis in women aged 50 and above.

Conditions

• Osteoporosis Risk
• Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Osteo-Buddy	Osteo-Buddy is a Virtual Health Assistant (VHA) accessible on mobile phones that helps users with: 1. Evaluating their risk level of osteoporosis 2. Recommending screening and referrals 3. Lifestyle interventions through motivation, education and tailored guidance As a 24/7 VHA, it offers real-time, personalised advice based on user inputs and health data.
OTHER	Usual Care	Access to digitalised educational materials on osteoporosis, titled 'Healthy Bones'

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-07-01
• Primary completion: 2026-03-01
• Completion: 2026-03-01
• First posted: 2025-06-24
• Last updated: 2025-07-01