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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)

About This Trial

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Lifestyle Intervention for Gentle, Healthy Transformation and Enhanced Weight Reduction-metabolic syndrome (LIGHTER-MetS) program on dietary self-regulation and cardiovascular risk among individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS). The LIGHTER-MetS program, a community-based, grassroots-led initiative, integrates health coaching with the eTRIP© app to promote sustainable lifestyle changes focusing on diet, exercise, and emotion regulation.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: 1. are between 21 to 65 years of age; 2. have a waist circumference ≥90 cm in men and ≥80 cm in women; 3. have 2 or more of the following to be classified as having metabolic syndrome: - triglyceride level of ≥1.7 mmol/L or on specific treatment for this lipid abnormality; - high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol \<1.03 mmol/L in men, and \<1.29 mmol/L in women, or on specific treatment for this lipid abnormality; - blood pressure of ≥130/85 mmHg or on treatment of previously diagnosed hypertension; - fasting blood glucose level of ≥ 5.6 mmol/L or previously diagnosed type 2 diabetes; 4. are not receiving other structured lifestyle modification programs; 5. consent to audio-recording; 6. English speaking and literate. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. underwent or are scheduled for metabolic surgery within 1 year; 2. are pregnant or planning for pregnancy at the time of recruitment; 3. are unable to speak English; 4. do not own a smartphone; and 5. are unable to provide willing to sign a consent form. Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. are between 21 to 65 years of age; 2. have a waist circumference ≥90 cm in men and ≥80 cm in women; 3. have 2 or more of the following to be classified as having metabolic syndrome: * triglyceride level of ≥1.7 mmol/L or on specific treatment for this lipid abnormality; * high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol \<1.03 mmol/L in men, and \<1.29 mmol/L in women, or on specific treatment for this lipid abnormality; * blood pressure of ≥130/85 mmHg or on treatment of previously diagnosed hypertension; * fasting blood glucose level of ≥ 5.6 mmol/L or previously diagnosed type 2 diabetes; 4. are not receiving other structured lifestyle modification programs; 5. consent to audio-recording; 6. English speaking and literate. Exclusion Criteria: 1. underwent or are scheduled for metabolic surgery within 1 year; 2. are pregnant or planning for pregnancy at the time of recruitment; 3. are unable to speak English; 4. do not own a smartphone; and 5. are unable to provide informed consent.

Treatments Being Tested

BEHAVIORAL

LIGHTER-MetS

The LIGHTER-MetS program includes community-based health coaching by the PI or a trained healthcare professional (e.g. nurse, physiotherapist etc.) at baseline visit and for 3 months following the baseline visit. Throughout the first 3 months, participants will also use the eTRIP© app to log meals, monitor physical activity, and receive personalized feedback. During the 3-month intervention period, there will be one-to-one slots for the health coach to follow up on participants' health plan.

Locations (1)

National University of Singapore

Singapore, Singapore