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Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Strategies for High-risk Urban Sedentary Employees in Karachi, Pakistan

RecruitingNAAges 20 Years - 65 YearsAllAga Khan University
NCT06981247 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Heart diseases and other non-communicable diseases are serious health issues in countries like Pakistan. Many people who work in offices, like bank employees, sit for more than 8 hours a day. This is called a sedentary lifestyle, and it increases the risk of heart diseases. This research project aims to find out if a newly developed context specific mobile phone application can help these sedentary employees to improve their lifestyle. The app, called m-LIfE (mHealth-based Lifestyle Intervention for Employees), will be designed to help employees to move more during the day and eat healthier food like fruits and vegetables. The study will involve bank employees in urban Karachi, Pakistan. They will be divided into two arms: Intervention arm: Participants in this arm will use the m-LIfE app for 12 weeks. They will get reminders and tips to take breaks, exercise, and eat healthy. Routin

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: • At least 6 months of job experience in any bank Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed case of myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, or peripheral arterial diseases * Pregnant women * Individuals with acute illnesses that limit physical activity
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What it tests

  • m-LIfE: mobile based lifestyle intervention for employees to increase their physical activity and promote healthy diet.
  • Routine care arm
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Where

1 site
Aga Khan University
Karachi, Pakistan
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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