Developing Resiliency and Exercise Using AI-based Messaging: The DREAM Pilot Study
Massachusetts General Hospital
Summary
This is a randomized, controlled pilot trial to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the DREAM program, an 8-week message-based intervention to promote physical activity and well-being in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Description
This is a randomized, controlled pilot trial to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of the DREAM program. DREAM is an 8-week message-based program to promote physical activity and well-being in adults with type 2 diabetes. In DREAM, participants will complete twice weekly messaging sessions, in which they will set weekly physical activity goals and perform activities to enhance well-being. The primary outcome is feasibility (measured by number of messaging sessions successfully transmitted) and acceptability (measured by 0-10 utility ratings). Secondary outcomes in…
Eligibility
- Age range
- Not specified
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Type 2 diabetes diagnosis (A1c ≥6.5%, fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dL) * Suboptimal physical activity (score \< 5 on the Medical Outcomes Study Specific Adherence Scale physical activity item) * Access to a smartphone (i.e., Android or iOS) or computer with access to the internet and an internet browser Exclusion Criteria: * An unrelated condition limiting physical activity * Participation in any other programs focused on physical activity or well-being * A cognitive disturbance precluding participation or informed consent * Current pregnancy or plan to become pregnant in t…
Interventions
- BehavioralDREAM
Participants will engage in twice weekly messaging sessions and will work towards a physical activity goal each week for a total of eight weeks.
Location
- Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, Massachusetts