Improving lifestyle of Information Technology (IT) industry employees.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Registration Number: CTRI/2015/01/005376
• Lead Sponsor: Diabetes Unit King Edward Memorial Hospital Research Center

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 24 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 260

Inclusion Criteria

a. IT industry employees with three or more of the following eight risk factors:

1.Family history of type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease

2.Overweight or obesity (Body mass index >=25kg/m2)

3.Central obesity (waist circumference >=90cm in men, >=80cm in women)

4.High triglyceride levels (>= 150 mg/dL)

5.Low HDL cholesterol ( <40 mg/dL in men / <50 mg/dL in women)

6.High LDL cholesterol (>=130 mg/dL)

7.Raised blood pressure (systolic BP >=130 or diastolic BP >= 85mm Hg)

8.Impaired fasting glucose (>= 100 mg/dL)

b. Individuals who are likely to stay in Pune for 12 months and willing to consent

c. Individuals possessing mobile phones, with the ability to read, reply & comprehend the messages in English.

Exclusion Criteria

a. Individuals with known diabetes, hypertension or dyslipidemia (on treatment)

b. Individuals with other chronic illnesses or metabolic disorders needing treatment

c. Individuals with limitations on physical activity

d. Individuals not willing to participate or consent

e. Individuals not possessing mobile phones or unable to read, reply & comprehend the messages in English

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in weight (prevalence of overweight)Timepoint: a. Baseline <br/ ><br>b. 3, 6, 9 months (every quarter during intervention) <br/ ><br>c. 12 months (Post intervention)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in other anthropometric and metabolic risk factors (waist circumference, body composition, blood pressure, biochemical parameters â?? fasting plasma glucose, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol etc.)Timepoint: a. Baseline <br/ ><br>b. 3, 6, 9 months (every quarter during intervention)- ONLY ANTHROPOMETRIC PARAMETERS and BLOOD PRESSURE <br/ ><br>c. 12 months (Post intervention)- ALL PARAMETERS INCLUDING BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS