Effectiveness and Implementation of a Community-based Health Coach-led Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Digital Self-Regulation Program for Individuals With Metabolic Syndrome (MetS)
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Lifestyle Intervention for Gentle, Healthy Transformation and Enhanced Weight Reduction-metabolic syndrome (LIGHTER-MetS) program on dietary self-regulation and cardiovascular risk among individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS). The LIGHTER-MetS program, a community-based, grassroots-led initiative, integrates health coaching with the eTRIP© app to promote sustainable lifestyle changes focusing on diet, exercise, and emotion regulation.
• are between 21 to 65 years of age;
• have a waist circumference ≥90 cm in men and ≥80 cm in women;
• have 2 or more of the following to be classified as having metabolic syndrome:
‣ triglyceride level of ≥1.7 mmol/L or on specific treatment for this lipid abnormality;
⁃ high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol \<1.03 mmol/L in men, and \<1.29 mmol/L in women, or on specific treatment for this lipid abnormality;
⁃ blood pressure of ≥130/85 mmHg or on treatment of previously diagnosed hypertension;
⁃ fasting blood glucose level of ≥ 5.6 mmol/L or previously diagnosed type 2 diabetes;
• are not receiving other structured lifestyle modification programs;
• consent to audio-recording;
• English speaking and literate.