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Gamified Optimized Diabetes Management With Artificial Intelligence-Powered Rural Telehealth Intervention (GODART): Protocol for an Optimization Pilot and Feasibility Trial.

Tapan Mehta, Tejossy John, Aseel El Zein, Victoria Faught, Tanjila Nawshin, Tejaswini Subhash Chilke, Caroline W Cohen, Andrea Cherrington, Mohanraj Thirumalai

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Article in JMIR research protocols, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05344859 (A Feasibility and Pilot Trial of Gamification and AI-based Health Coaching Intervention Components for Diabetes Management Using the GODART Platform), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.

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A Feasibility and Pilot Trial of Gamification and AI-based Health Coaching Intervention Components for Diabetes Management Using the GODART Platform

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of Alabama at BirminghamRan2023 to 2025Enrolled88ConditionsDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2ArmsWeekly Automated Health Coaching, Weekly Human Health Coaching, Adapted Reward Level, Fixed Gamified Reward Level
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  2. Power Calculation in 2Prevention science : the official journal of the Society for Prevention Research · 2026
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Tapan MehtaDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2016-2344
Tejossy JohnDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5224-2261
Aseel El ZeinDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7629-1455
Victoria FaughtDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0129-8793
Tanjila NawshinDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9823-0127
Tejaswini Subhash ChilkeLakeshore Research Collaborative, School of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4983-5048
Caroline W CohenDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3915-714X
Andrea CherringtonDivision of General Internal Medicine and Population Health, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8321-3567
Mohanraj ThirumalaiDivision of General Internal Medicine and Population Health, Heersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9768-3829

Funding

Gamified Optimized Diabetes-management with AI powered Rural Telehealth (GODART)R01DK129378 · NIDDK · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · PI Tapan S Mehta, Mohanraj Thirumalai · 2023 to 2023
$297k
NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK129378
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is highly prevalent in the United States and represents a significant public health challenge. Telehealth interventions have shown promise for improving T2DM outcomes, but their effectiveness is often limited by disparities in digital literacy and access, especially in rural areas. To address this gap, we propose an innovative, individualized lifestyle modification intervention delivered via phone call to support glycemic control.

objectiveThis paper outlines the protocol for a pilot study designed to assess the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of an artificial intelligence-assisted intervention for T2DM self-management in rural settings.

methodsThe study uses the preparation phase of the MOST (Multiphase Optimization Strategy) framework to evaluate two components: (1) automated versus human health coaching and (2) fixed versus adapted gamified financial incentives, based on participants' daily engagement with automated monitoring calls. We aim to enroll 88 adults with T2DM and hemoglobin A

resultsThis study was funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. As of October 2025, we have enrolled and completed data collection for 88 participants. We expect to complete the feasibility analysis by December 2025.

conclusionsThis pilot and feasibility study evaluates a low-tech, artificial intelligence-assisted T2DM intervention designed to reduce digital barriers and inform a future MOST optimization trial.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT05344859; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05344859. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): DERR1-10.2196/70271.

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Artificial IntelligenceDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Self-ManagementTelemedicineBlood GlucoseFeasibility StudiesFemaleGlycated HemoglobinHumansMaleMiddle AgedPilot ProjectsRural PopulationBlood GlucoseGlycated Hemoglobinartificial intelligencedigital healthlifestyle modificationtelehealthtype 2 diabetes

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PMCPMC12717512

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