A Digital Health Program for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention in a Workplace Setting in Thailand

Launched by CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY · Feb 12, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a digital health program designed to help prevent chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, among employees in Thailand. The main goals are to see if this program can help participants lose weight and improve their overall health, including measures like blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. The trial will also look at how well the program works in a workplace setting by checking participation rates and how satisfied participants are with the program.

To participate, individuals need to meet certain health criteria, such as having a higher-than-normal Body Mass Index (BMI) or elevated blood sugar or cholesterol levels. Participants should be able to read and communicate in Thai, have access to a smartphone or computer, and agree to join the study. Over six months, participants will attend four group sessions focused on health education and will have access to a healthcare team for personal consultations during work hours. This trial aims to make healthier living more accessible for employees while assessing the effectiveness of digital health tools in preventing non-communicable diseases.

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Eligibility criteria

• 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.