Smartwatches and digital coaches tested to tackle chronic disease
NCT ID NCT06752772
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether wearing a smartwatch and getting personalized health coaching through a mobile app can help people with high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, or related conditions improve their lifestyle. About 1,700 adults aged 21-75 will wear a smartwatch for at least 8 hours a day and receive nudges and remote coaching for 6 months. The goal is to see if this approach increases physical activity and helps manage or prevent chronic diseases.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- smartwatch and digital health coaching
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that wearable technology and remote coaching are effective tools for helping people manage or prevent chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study without a control group, so results may not prove cause and effect. Success depends on participants consistently wearing the smartwatch and following coaching advice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Alexandra Hospital
RECRUITINGSingapore, Singapore
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