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Use of a Mobile Application for Tracking Physical Activity in the Management of Metabolic Syndrome in Primary Care

NCT07236450 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2026-05-05

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This study will explore whether integrating a mobile app to track physical activity-recommended by family doctors during routine primary care visits-can help individuals with metabolic syndrome become more active. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the intervention group will use the mobile app combined with an activity-tracking wristband; the control group will receive usual care without digital tools.

Family doctors will introduce and support the use of the mobile app during standard consultations. The study will also assess physicians' perceptions of using digital technologies, such as mobile apps and telemedicine, to encourage physical activity.

Researchers will monitor the frequency of app use, step counts and changes in physical activity habits over time.

The primary goal is to determine whether digital health tools can be feasibly implemented in primary care to promote healthier lifestyles and improve chronic disease management in people with metabolic syndrome.

Conditions

  • Metabolic Syndrome (MetS)

Interventions

DEVICE

Mobile Application and Wearable Device for Physical Activity Monitoring

This intervention consists of a mobile health application (Polis Saúde®) integrated with a wearable activity tracker (Fitbit Inspire 3) designed to support physical activity monitoring and behavior change in adults with metabolic syndrome. The mobile application delivers personalized motivational messages and educational content twice weekly and records user engagement, including app usage and interaction with content. The wearable device continuously tracks step count and synchronizes data with the app. Participants are encouraged to use the app and device daily over a 6-month period. Data on adherence, physical activity, and health metrics will be collected to evaluate the impact on lifestyle and clinical outcomes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Beira Interior

    collaborator OTHER

  • Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Andreia Lobo

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Andreia Filipa Lobo, Master · Unidade Local de Saude de Coimbra

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-07-24
Primary Completion
2026-02-01
Completion
2026-03-01

Countries

  • Portugal

Study Locations

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