Efficacy of Slimpod unconscious persuasion in managing type 2 diabetes
Research type
Research Study
Full title
An RCT to test the efficacy of a Slimpod audio/visual intervention for type 2 diabetics with particular reference to achieving NICE recommended targets for management of HbA1C levels, blood pressure and cholesterol.
IRAS ID
288634
Contact name
Syed Asad Ali
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
ThinkingSlimmer Ltd
ISRCTN Number
ISRCTN12612733
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
none available, none available
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 9 months, 16 days
Research summary
The rising number of people suffering from type 2 diabetes, often linked to being overweight, poor diet and low exercise levels, is challenging. Type 2 diabetes is a global pandemic that threatens the health of the population and the sustainability of publicly-funded healthcare. In England in 2019, hospital admissions related to type 2 diabetes cost the NHS £986million and 2,721,000 type 2 diabetes patients were on register. Finding alternative strategies to support weight loss and lower the level of glucose in the blood is essential. This RCT addresses the gap in the literature surrounding unconscious persuasion and its use in weight loss, weight management and the reduction of blood sugar levels associated with type 2 diabetes.
The aim of the RCT is to test the efficacy of a Slimpod audio/visual weight loss intervention with type 2 diabetics with particular reference to meeting NICE recommended targets of HbA1c <= 58 mmol/mol (7.5%); blood pressure <=140/80 mmHg; cholesterol <5 mmol/L [NICE guidelines NG28 updated August 28, 2019].
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
20/NW/0447
Date of REC Opinion
27 Nov 2020
REC opinion
Unfavourable Opinion