Smartphone support for people at risk of metabolic syndrome
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a smartphone-based support program (using WhatsApp) to help Chinese adults aged 45 and older who have central obesity and are being treated for high blood pressure, cholesterol, or diabetes. The program aims to provide social support to help you manage your health and reduce your risk of metabolic syndrome.
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Who can take part
- You are a Chinese adult aged 45 years or older
- You have a waist measurement that is high for your ethnicity (central obesity)
- You are being treated for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes
- You have at least 6 years of formal education (e.g., completed primary school)
- You have a smartphone with internet and can use WhatsApp
- You are not currently in another research study, diet program, or weight loss program, and you have no known history of psychiatric disorders
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