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Digital nudges aim to curb chronic disease in Egypt's youth

NCT ID NCT07528625

Prevention Sponsor: Deraya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a digital health program can help 2,000 young people in Egypt (ages 10-24) adopt healthier habits to prevent non-communicable diseases like obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. The program uses smartphone tools with nudges, rewards, and goal-setting to encourage physical activity and better eating. Researchers will measure changes in BMI, blood pressure, and blood sugar over one year.

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Active substance
health education and digital behavioral tools (nudging, rewards, goal-setting)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple digital health programs help young people prevent chronic diseases like obesity and high blood pressure.
What could go wrong
This trial hasn't started yet and relies on people sticking with the program. Results may not apply to other regions or age groups.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 2,000 people

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Expected to start

Apr 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

15 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age Range: Typically 10-19 (adolescents) or 15-24 (young adults). * resident in Egypt * accept sharing and adhered for following * At-risk youth (e.g., sedentary, high-sugar diet) * Motivated to use digital tools * Diverse socio-economic backgrounds * Healthy enough for moderate exercise * Presence of at least one modifiable risk factor, such as: Insufficient physical activity (not meeting WHO guidelines of 60 min/day). Unhealthy dietary habits (high sugar/salt intake, low fruit/vegetable consumption). Tobacco use or exposure to second-hand smoke (including vaping). Harmful alcohol consumption patterns. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals already diagnosed with the NCDs being targeted * Presence of medical conditions that cause secondary obesity or hypertension * Current use of medications that significantly affect metabolic or behavioral outcomes * Individuals with active psychosis, severe clinical depression, or eating disorders * Severe impairments that prevent the individual from understanding the study requirements, providing informed assent, or interacting with digital intervention tools * Enrollment in another clinical trial or behavioral intervention that might lead to "treatment contamination." * Unable to consent or use tech due to severe deficit * Temporary residents (will move before data collection ends) * Safety risk (e.g., severe heart condition)

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Conditions

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Noncommunicable Diseases

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Non communicable diseases Non-communicable chronic diseases

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  • Deraya university

    Minya, 05673, Egypt

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