AI lifestyle coach tested for prediabetes: a 28-Day digital health experiment
NCT ID NCT07160985
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed trial tested whether an AI-powered system called X Life could help adults with prediabetes improve their blood sugar control. Over 28 days, 131 participants either used the AI system for real-time diet and exercise recommendations or received standard lifestyle advice. The study measured changes in glucose tolerance to see if the AI approach was more effective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AI-based lifestyle management system (X Life)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a practical, non-drug tool to help people with prediabetes manage their blood sugar and potentially delay or prevent type 2 diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (131 people) testing a short-term intervention (28 days). The results may not be generalizable, and the AI system may not lead to lasting improvements or be better than standard lifestyle advice.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital
Shanghai, China
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