A Digital Health Program for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention in a Workplace Setting in Thailand (NCT06265662) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Digital Health Program for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention in a Workplace Setting in Thailand
150 participantsStarted 2024-06
Plain-language summary
The goal of this quasi-experimental study is to test the effectiveness of a digital health program designed to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in employees within a workplace setting in Thailand. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Can a digital health program help participants lose weight?
* Does the digital health program improve other health outcomes such as Body Mass Index (BMI), blood lipid levels (triglycerides and LDL), blood sugar levels (HbA1c or fasting plasma glucose), and blood pressure? Is the digital health program feasible and acceptable in the Thai workplace setting, as measured by participation rates, usage, and participant satisfaction?
Participants will:
* Attend four group health education sessions, each lasting one hour, scheduled over a six-month period.
* Have unlimited access to individual chat consultations with a healthcare team, including doctors, dietitians, fitness coaches, and psychologists, available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on workdays, excluding public holidays.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Must have a Body Mass Index (BMI) indicating overweight, specifically between 23.0 and 27.5 kg/m². OR
* Must have blood lipid levels indicating risk, such as triglyceride levels between 150 and 199 mg/dL or LDL levels between 160 and 189 mg/dL. OR
* Must have blood sugar levels indicating a pre-diabetic state, such as an HbA1c level between 5.7% and 6.4% or fasting plasma glucose levels between 100 and 125 mg/dL. OR
* Must have systolic blood pressure between 120 and 139 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure between 80 and 89 mmHg.
* Must be able to read and communicate in Thai to participate in project activities.
* Must have access to digital devices compatible with the digital health program, such as smartphones with operating systems equivalent to or higher than iOS 11 or Android 5.1, or computers capable of joining online seminars.
* Must consent to participate in the research study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy, bedridden state, or disability that limits mobility or the ability to exercise.
* History of non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, or any acute illness.
* Participation in a health program or weight loss program currently or in the previous month.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.