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Trial reportJournal of medical Internet research2025

Evaluation of the Impact of Mobile Health App Vitadio in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Maxi Pia Bretschneider, Agnieszka Barbara Kolasińska, Lenka Šomvárska, Jan Klásek, Jan Mareš, Peter Eh Schwarz

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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Maxi Pia BretschneiderDepartment of Prevention and Care of Diabetes, Department of Medicine III, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3962-4908
Agnieszka Barbara KolasińskaVitadio s.r.o., Prague, Czech Republic.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7657-4412
Lenka ŠomvárskaVitadio s.r.o., Prague, Czech Republic.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9567-8003
Jan KlásekVitadio s.r.o., Prague, Czech Republic.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4113-3250
Jan MarešVitadio s.r.o., Prague, Czech Republic.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5809-2268
Peter Eh SchwarzDepartment of Prevention and Care of Diabetes, Department of Medicine III, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6317-7880

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEffective diabetes management requires a multimodal approach involving lifestyle changes, pharmacological treatment, and continuous patient education. Self-management demands can be overwhelming for patients, leading to lowered motivation, poor adherence, and compromised therapeutic outcomes. In this context, digital health apps are emerging as vital tools to provide personalized support and enhance diabetes management and clinical outcomes.

objectiveThis study evaluated the impact of the digital health application Vitadio on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Secondary objectives included evaluating its effects on cardiometabolic parameters (weight, BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, and heart rate) and self-reported measures of diabetes distress and self-management.

methodsIn this 6-month, 2-arm, multicenter, unblinded randomized controlled trial, patients aged 18 years or older diagnosed with T2DM were randomly assigned (1:1) to an intervention group (IG) receiving standard diabetes care reinforced by the digital health app Vitadio or to a control group (CG) provided solely with standard diabetes care. Vitadio provided a mobile-based self-management support tool featuring educational modules, motivational messages, peer support, personalized goal setting, and health monitoring. The personal consultant was available in the app to provide technical support for app-related issues. The primary outcome, assessed in the intention-to-treat population, was a change in glycated hemoglobin (HbA

resultsBetween November 2022 and June 2023, a total of 276 patients were screened for eligibility, with 149 randomized to in intervention group (IG; n=73) and a control group (CG; n=76). The majority of participants were male (91/149, 61%). The dropout rate at month 6 was 19% (121/149). While both groups achieved significant HbA

conclusionsThis trial provides evidence for the superior efficacy of Vitadio in lowering the HbA

trial registrationGerman Clinical Trials Registry DRKS00027405; https://drks.de/search/de/trial/DRKS00027405.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Mobile ApplicationsAdultAgedFemaleGlycated HemoglobinHumansMaleMiddle AgedSelf CareSelf-ManagementTelemedicineGlycated HemoglobinDiGAdigital healthdigital therapeuticsmHealthtype 2 diabetes mellitus

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