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Use of a Mobile Application for Tracking Physical Activity in the Management of Metabolic Syndrome in Primary Care
Sponsor: Andreia Lobo
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.
Official title: Exploring the Role of a Mobile Application for Physical Activity Tracking in the Management of Metabolic Syndrome in Primary Care
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2025-07-24
Completion Date
2026-02-01
Last Updated
2026-01-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
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.
Locations (1)
USF Cruz de Celas
Coimbra, Portugal, Portugal