Effectiveness and Implementation of a Community-based Health Coach-led Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Digital Self-Regulation Program for Individuals With Metabolic Syndrome (MetS)
National University Health System, Singapore
316 participants
Jan 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria10
- are between 21 to 65 years of age;
- have a waist circumference ≥90 cm in men and ≥80 cm in women;
- 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;
- are not receiving other structured lifestyle modification programs;
- consent to audio-recording;
- English speaking and literate.
Exclusion Criteria5
- underwent or are scheduled for metabolic surgery within 1 year;
- are pregnant or planning for pregnancy at the time of recruitment;
- are unable to speak English;
- do not own a smartphone; and
- are unable to provide informed consent.
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Interventions
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.
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NCT07410325