Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Using the WARIFA app to promote healthy lifestyles and manage Type 1 Diabetes

Official title: Effect of the WARIFA App on User-defined Objectives, Healthy Lifestyles and Management of Type 1 Diabetes: a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial

Run by Instituto Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas y Sanitarias (iUIBS) de la Universidad de Las · NCT06918444 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether the WARIFA app can help people with Type 1 Diabetes and those with other health conditions live healthier lives by giving them personalized tips.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment104 (estimated)
SponsorInstituto Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas y Sanitarias (iUIBS) de la Universidad de Las
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 24, 2025
Main results expectedMay 29, 2025
Study endsMay 29, 2025
Registry record updatedApril 9, 2025
Trial IDNCT06918444 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years old with either Type 1 Diabetes or no more than one non-communicable disease, who own an Android smartphone with internet access.

Probably not a fit

Patients with two or more non-communicable diseases or those unable to use the app due to language barriers or incompatible devices may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the WARIFA app's effectiveness in encouraging healthy lifestyle behaviors and managing Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) through personalized recommendations based on user-generated data and artificial intelligence. Participants will be divided into two groups: the general population with no more than one non-communicable disease (NCD) and individuals with T1D. The study aims to assess both the impact of the app on health outcomes and the feasibility of implementing such a health intervention. Outcomes will be measured to determine the app's effectiveness in promoting health and preventing NCDs.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this app could significantly improve lifestyle management and health outcomes for individuals with Type 1 Diabetes and those at risk of non-communicable diseases.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on mobile health interventions, the specific use of the WARIFA app with AI for this purpose is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Common for both population groups:
* Adults over 18 years of age.
* Owners of a smartphone operating with Android and with internet access.
* Group 1: General population:
* Healthy or diagnosed with no more than one NCD (CVD, any type of cancer, T2D or chronic respiratory disease).
* Group 2: T1D:
* Treatment with multiple subcutaneous insulin injections or an insulin pump.
* Users of a continuous glucose monitor.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Common for both groups:
* Pregnancy.
* Mobile device which is incompatible with the WARIFA app (E.g. Apple devices).
* Unable to understand any of the app languages (Spanish, English, Norwegian or Romanian).
* Any reason which precludes follow-up, based on the researcher's criteria.
* Group 1: General population
* People with two or more NCDs.

Where it's running

  • Instituto Universitario De Investigaciones Biomédicas y Sanitarias (IUIBS)
    Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.