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A reality TV based diabetes prevention program using mobile phone technology

MOBILE HEALTH TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PREVENTION OF TYPE 2 DIABETES - mDiab

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2015/07/006011
Enrollment
1500
Registered
2015-07-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Mobile health application: The participants randomized to this group will receive an access reality TV based lifestyle intervention program in the form of an android smart phone app, wh

Sponsors

Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council BIRAC
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Android Smartphone users between 20 and 65 years of age a) BMI greater than or equal to 25 kg/m2 and/or b) IDRS greater than or equal to 60 and/or c) IDRS greater than or equal to 40 and BMI greater than or equal to 23 kg/m2 and/or d) BMI greater than or equal to 23 kg/m2 and random (110â??199 mg/dl) (or) fasting (100 to 125 mg/dl) capillary glucose indicating prediabetes and/or e) IDRS greater than or equal to 40 and random (110 to 199 mg/dl) (or) fasting (100â??125 mg/dl) capillary glucose indicating prediabetes

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants involved in other wellness programs, self reported and newly diagnosed diabetes Those who have underone any major surgery (especially cardiovascular or bariatric) within the part three years Pregnancy Type 1 Diabetes Cardiovascular disorders, Advanced stage cancer, kidney failure and or on dialysis Inability to walk and orthopedic disabilities

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
5% weight loss Timepoint: 10-12 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Improvement in cardiometabolic risk factors (waist circumference, blood pressure, serum glucose, lipids and insulin) and behavioral and social variables.Timepoint: 3-4 months and 10-12 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMs Shruti Muralidharan

Dr Mohans Diabetes Specialities Centre and Madras Diabetes Research Foundation

drranjanih@gmail.com09940042073

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 25, 2026