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Sugar Challenge Study

Conditions
Healthy
Type 2 Diabetes
Pre-Diabetes
Interventions
Combination Product: January Mobile Application (Sugar AI)
Registration Number
NCT04621656
Lead Sponsor
January, Inc.
Brief Summary

This is a longitudinal study involving use of the January App which collects multiple data streams and employs machine learning techniques to offer personalized lifestyle recommendations and structured food and activity challenges.

Detailed Description

The Sugar Challenge Study is a real-world, longitudinal study aimed at understanding the impact of lifestyle (i.e. food choices, physical activity and sleep patterns), genetics and personalized lifestyle recommendations on blood glucose levels, blood pressure, immune system status, stress hormone levels and microbiome composition. The purpose of this 10-day observational study was to primarily elucidate the impact of food choices, physical activity, and sleep patterns on an individual's blood glucose. In addition, we probed if continuous and personalized feedback to participants would improve glycemic control acutely through better decision making. Multiple investigations may be performed over an indefinite period of time to improve the understanding of these interconnected relationships. For example, we will perform studies to understand an individual's blood glucose response to an oral glucose load or mixed meal. We will also perform studies to determine the phenotype (clinical, metabolic, or immunologic) associated with a particular genotype. The data collected will be analyzed using proprietary machine learning methods.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1022
Inclusion Criteria
  • Healthy, have pre-diabetes or metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes on metformin or GLP-1 or SGLT-2 therapy
  • Have access to smart-phone with NFC reader
  • Be willing to wear a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and a smartwatch 24 hours/day for 10-14 consecutive days at a time
  • Be willing to limit swimming to a maximum of 30 minutes per session while wearing CGM
  • Available for two in-person or remote study visits (study orientation and close-out)
  • Willing to provide weight at baseline and comprehensive logging of their activity, food and water consumption for 10-14 days
  • Covered by health insurance plan
  • Able and willing to give informed consent for study participation
Exclusion Criteria
  • Use of vitamin C supplements in excess of 200% of the United States Recommended Daily Allowance at least 14 days prior to starting the trial
  • Allergy to skin adhesives used in the trial
  • Women who are pregnant, lactating, have given birth in the past 6 months, or are planning to get pregnant in the next 6 months
  • Individuals deemed unfit for participation by study physician
  • Allergy to nuts
  • Individuals who are taking any of the following medications:
  • Insulin
  • Progesterone
  • Atypical antipsychotics
  • Oral or injectable antidiabetic medications EXCEPT for metformin or Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists or Selective sodium-glucose transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors
  • Oral corticosteroid use
  • Triphasic oral contraceptives
  • Blood thinners

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
HealthyJanuary Mobile Application (Sugar AI)Individuals that have not been previously diagnosed with Metabolic Syndromes including Type 2 Diabetes, obesity, or increased levels of blood sugar. HbA1C values below 5.7%.
Type 2 DiabetesJanuary Mobile Application (Sugar AI)Individuals that have been previously diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Those with Fasting Blood Glucose levels 126 mg/dL in two separate tests and/or HbA1C values greater than 6.5%. Individuals may take Metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, of GLP-1 therapeutics. Not including those using Insulin therapeutics.
Pre-DiabetesJanuary Mobile Application (Sugar AI)Individuals that have been previously diagnosed with Pre-Diabetes. This group may include individuals with pre-diabetes that may be unaware of their condition. HbA1C values between 5.7% and 6.4%.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessment of percent of total time monitored that blood glucose is in range 70-180 mg/dL10 Continuous Days

The percentage of time an individual remains within a target blood glucose range through the measure of Continuous Glucose Monitor. Ranges defined by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Current guidelines in range are to 70% of time within 70-180 mg/dL range.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessment of change in the mean daily postprandial glucose levels10 days
Assessment of change in physical activity as measured by heart rate monitor coupled to participant logs.10 days
Assessment of change in the daily caloric composition of meals consumed through manual food logging.10 days

Composition will be calculated based on a cross reference of the logged meal with a proprietary food database to yield caloric contributions of each food item.

Assessment of change in the daily number of meals consumed10 days
Assessment of micro and macronutrients of meals consumed through manual food logging.10 days

Participants will log foods using a proprietary food database consisting of 18M+ items

Assessment of change in the mean daily fasting glucose10 days
Assessment of change in the mean daily total caloric intake10 days
Assessment of change in sleep quality and pattern as measured by heart rate monitor coupled to participant logs.10 days

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

January, Inc.

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Menlo Park, California, United States

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