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Evaluation of Osteo-Buddy in Improving Osteoporosis Knowledge
Sponsor: SingHealth Polyclinics
Summary
This is a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate the use of a Virtual Health Assistant (VHA) named Osteo-Buddy in improving the knowledge of osteoporosis in older women.
Official title: Improving Both Health in Women With the Use of Osteo-Buddy to Enhance Osteoporosis Knowledge - A Mixed Method Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2025-07
Completion Date
2026-03
Last Updated
2025-07-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Osteo-Buddy
Osteo-Buddy is a Virtual Health Assistant (VHA) accessible on mobile phones that helps users with: 1. Evaluating their risk level of osteoporosis 2. Recommending screening and referrals 3. Lifestyle interventions through motivation, education and tailored guidance As a 24/7 VHA, it offers real-time, personalised advice based on user inputs and health data.
Usual Care
Access to digitalised educational materials on osteoporosis, titled 'Healthy Bones'