AI Cure is a research tool showing open data. Not medical advice. Discuss with your doctor. Terms

โ† Trials
๐Ÿงช

The PACT (Patient Activation Through Conversations) Study

RecruitingNAAges 21 Years - 64 YearsAllNational Healthcare Group Polyclinics
๐Ÿ’ฌ

In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The PACT Study is a cluster randomised trial of a health coach-led patient activation program in type 2 diabetes. The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a health coaching intervention (PACT program) led by Care Coaches (trained lay persons), in adult participants with sub-optimally controlled Diabetes Mellitus, as compared to participants undergoing routine care for diabetes (Usual Care). The primary outcome of interest is change in Glycated Haemoglobin (HbA1c) levels over 3 months, 6 months and 12 months. Secondary outcomes include changes in blood pressure, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) levels, body mass index (BMI), self-reported diabetes self-care behaviours, self-efficacy, health-related quality of life, and diabetes-related distress, over 3, 6 and 12 months. Participants in the Intervention arm will undergo the PACT Program, which is a 3

Sign in to get the eligibility rules as simple questions to take to your doctor.

๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus who are enrolled in Teamlets in NHGP * Age between 21 to 64 years old * HbA1c level of more than 8% in the last 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * History of acute coronary syndrome in the past 3 months * History of stroke or transient ischaemic attacks in the past 3 months * History of end stage organ failure (liver cirrhosis, cardiac failure, latest eGFR \<30 mL/min/1.73m2 in the last 6 months) * Cancer requiring treatment in the past 5 years. * Active psychiatrist follow up * Social issues that are significant enough for follow-up or referral with a medical social worker within the last 12 months * Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding * Patients who are enrolled in other current diabetes-related interventional studies * Inability to provide written consent for the study protocol and able to commit to the study duration.
๐Ÿ’Š

What it tests

  • Patient Activation through Conversations (PACT) Program
  • Usual Care
๐Ÿ“

Where

3 sites
NHGP Geylang Polyclinic
Singapore, Singapore
NHGP Ang Mo Kio Polyclinic
Singapore, Singapore
NHGP Woodlands Polyclinic
Singapore, Singapore
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

AI Cure shows public evidence (Open Targets, ClinicalTrials.gov, PubMed, openFDA, DepMap, AlphaFold) with its source, and AI summaries that cite it โ€” not medical advice and not a cure. Treatment decisions belong with your doctor. Research ideas are shared only with approved researchers and labs, who can test them. In an emergency call your local emergency number (112 in India and Europe, 911 in the US). AI Cure Terms of Use ยท Privacy