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The study will assess the effect of the intervention on dietary intake and various clinical markers.
The findings may inform dietary recommendations and clinical practices for diabetes management.
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The effect of the intervention on dietary intake (primary outcome) and on glycated hemoglobin and blood lipid levels, body composition, blood pressure, other lifestyle factors, and overall health (secondary outcomes) will be assessed.
Why this rating
Based on the randomized clinical trial design.
Source
Digital Support for Healthier Eating Habits Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial Within Primary Care (HAPPY Trial) (Preprint)
Ylva Trolle Lagerros et al. · 2020
DOI 10.2196/preprints.24422
rct · n=200
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- The HAPPY trial aims to evaluate the effect of a 12-week, mobile health (mHealth), app-based intervention promoting healthy eating habits among patients with type 2 diabetes.Strong
- The intervention includes weekly topics and activities related to healthy eating, such as increasing vegetable intake.Strong
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