Community health coach plus AI app program to help people with metabolic syndrome manage diet and heart risk

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

LIGHTER-MetS is a community-based, health coach–led program that pairs in-person coaching with the eTRIP AI-powered app to support dietary self-regulation, physical activity, and emotion regulation. The intervention is delivered through grassroots community channels and uses app prompts, tracking, and audio-recorded coaching sessions to reinforce behavior change. Participants are adults aged 21–65 with central obesity and at least two metabolic syndrome criteria, recruited at the National University of Singapore. Outcomes include changes in dietary self-regulation measures and cardiovascular risk markers over the intervention period.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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.

Where it's running

• National University of Singapore
  Singapore, Singapore Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jocelyn Chew
• Email: dbi-lab@nus.edu.sg
• Phone: +6565168687

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.