Study Description
HLT_DTM2 is a co-sponsored Study with the University of Thessaly using Healthentia to offer personalized coaching to 30 patients with Type 2 Diabetes. The study consists of a 2-week assessment period followed by a 12 week intervention period with mandatory completion of questionnaires, weight and glucose measurement monitoring and two teleconsultations with a dietician.
Study Details
- Type: Interventional
- Disease: Type 2 Diabetes
- Sites: University of Thessaly
- Start: Phase 1: Jan 2023
- Population: 30 patients
- Duration: 2 + 12-week program
Tamouridis Stefanos MD, MSc
Clinic of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, General University Hospital of Larissa
University of Thessaly
Study Design & Method
Diabetes Type 2 is a chronic and complex disease, with high heterogeneity, wide variation in age of onset, varying degrees of obesity, insulin resistance and a tendency to develop complications. Its management can prevent or delay the onset of complications and maintain patients' quality of life.
The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of the use of a mobile phone application (Healthentia) by patients with DM2, which makes use of a virtual coach, educational and lifestyle interventions, regarding glycemic control, quality of life, as well as body weight and diet parameters of the patients.
Validate the effect of personalized coaching with educational and motivational content to changes in HbA1c values
Demonstrating increased physical activity, reduction in weight and changes in lifestyle habits
