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Mobile phone based (m-health) nutrition counselling and lifestyle modification intervention to reduce risk of heart disease

Effectiveness of a mobile phone based nutrition counselling and lifestyle modification intervention for reducing cardiovascular risks in adults in the community: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
SLCTR
Registry ID
SLCTR/2016/018
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2016-06-30
Start date
2016-08-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Cardiovascular Diseases and related risk conditions (Obesity, Hypertension, Dyslipidaemia, Diabetes Mellitus)

Interventions

The study will be conducted in all Medical Officer of Health areas except the Colombo Municipal Council area in the Colombo District. The primary sampling units are the Grama Niladhari divisions Th
cut down refine carbohydrates
skip trans-fats, choose fewer saturated fats
and get more healthy fats
engage 30 minutes of exercise daily, stop smoking etc. These messages will be incorporated to an automated system with interactive and personalized features. The intervention group will receive inte

Sponsors

National Research Council
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male and female participants ages 35 to 64 years 2. Body Mass Index 25 kg per square meter or higher

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of any cardiovascular event (myocardial infarction; unstable angina or stable angina, past coronary artery procedure, stroke or Transient Ischaemic Attacks) 2. Renal artery or kidney disease 3. Peripheral vascular disease 4. Congestive heart failure 5. Cancer or treatment for cancer in the last 2 years; 6. Pregnancy and lactation. Not having a mobile phone for personal use will not be a reason for exclusion as the study will provide a mobile phone with connection for those who do not possess a mobile phone.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Body mass index 2. Blood pressure 3. Fasting Blood glucose 4. Serum cholesterol and lipid profile 5. Smoking status 6. Estimated 10-year cardio vascular risk (calculated using both WHO/ISH risk prediction charts and Framingham risk equation) [At baseline and at 9 months after commencement of the intervention]—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Body composition analysis - bio impedance assessment method using Body Composition Analyzer ( model HBF 375) 2. Dietary intake - QUT & DRU Food Frequency Questionnaire validated for Sri Lanka 3. Physical activity – IPAQ (international Physical Activity Questionnaire) validated for Sri Lanka 4. Alcohol use – Same set of questions as in the WHO STEPS survey [At baseline and at 9 months after commencement of the intervention]—

Countries

Sri Lanka

Contacts

Public ContactL. D. J. Upul Senarath

Professor in Community Medicine

upul@commed.cmb.ac.lk+94 11 267 7765

Outcome results

None listed

Source: SLCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026