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.

hyperlipidemia hypertensive disorder Obesity obesity disorder Overweight prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Alexandra Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Singapore, Singapore

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