Overview
The goals of this randomized trial is to learn:
- If the Thrive AI Health app will help adults improve their everyday habits (diet, exercise, and sleep).
- How often participants will use the Thrive AI Health app to which they will have free access
The Thrive AI Health app uses artificial intelligence (AI) to give personalized advice. It is designed to help people eat better, exercise more, manage stress, and sleep well.
Researchers will compare changes in diet, exercise and sleep in participants using the app to those participants not using the app.
Participants will complete study questionnaires and an in-person visit at the beginning and end of the study.
Description
After consenting to participate in the study, adults who are overweight, have obesity, prediabetes, or type II diabetes will complete online questionnaires and attend an in-person visit.
The questionnaires measure:
Diet; Physical activity; Sleep quality; Quality of life
During the visit, the following will be measured or performed:
Height; Weight; Blood pressure; Blood sample collection; 6-minute walk test
Participants will then be randomly assigned to one of two groups:
- Thrive AI Health app intervention group. The Thrive AI Health app uses artificial intelligence (AI) to give personalized advice. It is designed to help people eat better, exercise more, manage stress, and sleep well.
- Wait-list control group
Those in the intervention group will be give a Fitbit which will by synched with the app.
After 12 weeks, participants will complete the questionnaires and clinic visit assessments again.
Following the 12-week assessments, those in the wait-list group will gain access to the Thrive AI Health app for 12 weeks and will complete online questionnaires at the 24-week mark.
When participants in the wait-list group gain access to the app, they will also start wearing a Fitbit, which will be linked to the app.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Be at high risk for chronic disease defined as:
Body mass index (BMI)\>25
BMI\<=25 who are prediabetic or have type 2 diabetes
- Aged 40 years or older
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unable to walk
