Effectiveness of a Self-health Assessment Mobile Application in Young-to-midlife Adults in Hong Kong (NCT07720245) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of a Self-health Assessment Mobile Application in Young-to-midlife Adults in Hong Kong
Hong Kong574 participantsStarted 2024-06-01
Plain-language summary
This project aims to compare the effectiveness of Wellnuts, an evidence-based, algorithm-driven self-health assessment mobile application, in empowering asymptomatic young-to-midlife adults in Hong Kong, promoting health awareness, and improving health-seeking behaviour and linkage-to-care, compared with conventional web-based health resources. Participants will be randomly allocated to the mobile health intervention group (Wellnuts app with self-health assessment and health information) and the conventional web-based resources control group (health information from Centre for Health Protection website). Hopefully, population health will be improved with the general health promotion impact from the app.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Hong Kong residents self-reported age of 25-65 years;
* Possesses a smartphone capable of running mobile apps (e.g. Android or iPhone) and;
* Able to read either English or Chinese.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals having any symptoms or feeling unwell in anyways as detailed in the Disclaimer at the launch of the app; or
* Individuals reporting a current diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, lung cancer, hepatitis B, colorectal cancer, diabetes, sexually transmitted diseases, depression, anxiety and mild cognitive impairment and memory loss.
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.
1This trial involves self-health assessments for conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and hepatitis B — given my own health history, which of these risk areas would be most relevant for me to monitor through an app-based tool like this?
2The trial is measuring whether people actually go on to seek medical help after using the app — does that mean there's still uncertainty about whether this kind of self-assessment tool leads to meaningful health outcomes, and should I be managing my risk factors through standard care in the meantime?
3Since this study is based in Hong Kong and targets young-to-midlife adults, am I within the likely age range and context where the findings would apply to me, and is this something worth discussing as a complement to my existing care?
4The trial is in a non-interventional phase focused on app use rather than a medication or procedure — does that mean the main thing I'd be doing is completing assessments on my phone, and are there any privacy or data concerns I should understand before considering participation?
5Would joining this trial replace any standard screening I should already be getting for things like colorectal cancer or hepatitis B, or would it be in addition to those, and which approach would you recommend for my situation?
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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.
What they're measuring
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Proportion of participants who sought medical assistance