App aims to prevent disease and boost mental Well-Being in thousands
NCT ID NCT06592443
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a mobile app called LvL UP that helps adults improve their lifestyle habits, like moving more, eating well, and managing stress. The goal was to prevent chronic diseases (like heart disease or diabetes) and mental health issues. Over 1,000 adults in Singapore used the app, and researchers measured their mental well-being and other health outcomes.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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1,061 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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21 to 59 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: (i) aged 21 to 59 years, (ii) Singapore citizens, permanent residents, or foreigners residing in Singapore on long-term passes with at least 1 year of validity remaining, (iii) planning to reside in Singapore for the duration of the study (eligible participants can undertake sporadic trips overseas, as long as these do not conflict with in-person study visits), (iv) proficient in English (the LvL UP app is currently only available in English), (v) owners of a smartphone (minimum requirements: iOS version 12.4 and Android version 8) with internet access, (vi) able to provide informed consent, and (vii) identified as 'at risk' of developing non-communicable diseases and/or common mental disorders. Exclusion Criteria: (i) diagnosed with one of the following chronic diseases: heart disease (e.g., heart attack and stroke), cancer, chronic respiratory diseases (e.g., chronic obstructed pulmonary disease and asthma), diabetes (type 1 or type 2), or chronic kidney disease. (ii) diagnosed with one of the following mental disorders: major depressive disorders (depression), bipolar, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, severe personality disorder, substance use disorders, or other mental health conditions diagnosed by a mental health professional. (iii) pregnant, (iv) currently taking medications prescribed for high blood pressure or high blood glucose. (v) past or current LvL UP users, including participants from the LvL UP pilot trial (NCT06360029) or HAPPY trial (Harnessing Human Potential and Improving Health Span in Women and their Children Trial). (vi) already participating or planning to participate in the LvL UP trial as a 'LvL UP Buddy\'. (vii) enrolled or planning to enroll in another lifestyle intervention research study before or during the study period.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health
Singapore, 117549, Singapore
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Singapore ETH Center
Singapore, 138602, Singapore
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