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ArticlePloS one2026

Health coach-supported mobile health intervention to improve adherence to lipid-lowering medications (AdLip): Design and rationale of a multicentre randomized controlled trial protocol.

Qi Chwen Ong, Emina Obarcanin, Iva Bojic, Sock Hwee Tan, Sameera Senanayake, Sanjeewa Kularatna, Nicholas Graves, Siew Pang Chan, Jun Long Marvin Sim, Derek Hausenloy and 4 more

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AdLip: Use of Human Coach-supported Digital/AI Personal Health Assistant to Improve Adherence to Lipid-Lowering Medications: a Multi-centre Randomised Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorNational University of SingaporeRan2024 to 2026Enrolled450ConditionsHyperlipidemia, Medication NonadherenceArmsHuman Coach-supported Digital/AI Personal Health Assistant to Improve Adherence to Lipid-Lowering Medications
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Qi Chwen OngLee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5621-5071
Emina ObarcaninLee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6846-7753
Iva BojicLee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.
Sock Hwee TanCardiovascular Disease National Collaborative Enterprise, Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore, Singapore.
Sameera SenanayakeHealth Services & Systems Research, Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5606-2046
Sanjeewa KularatnaHealth Services & Systems Research, Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School, Singapore, Singapore.
Nicholas GravesNational Heart Research Institute Singapore, National Heart Centre, Singapore, Singapore.
Siew Pang ChanCardiovascular Research Institute, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
Jun Long Marvin SimNational University Health Systems Pharmacy, Singapore, Singapore.
Derek HausenloyNational Heart Research Institute Singapore, National Heart Centre, Singapore, Singapore.
Mark Yan Yee ChanCentre for Behavioural & Implementation Science Interventions, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Andy Wai Hoong KhongLee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.
Doreen Su-Yin TanDepartment of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Andy Hau Yan HoLee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0373-7043

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Abstract

backgroundElevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is one of the major modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Lipid management is integral to primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, but undermined by high prevalence of non-adherence to lipid-lowering medications. Innovative, personalized multicomponent interventions may address the gaps in medication non-adherence. We aim to evaluate the effectiveness of a human coach-supported digital personal health assistant (mobile health app) intervention in improving adherence to statins in adults with hyperlipidaemia.

methodsAdLip is a multicentre, open-label, parallel, two-arms, randomized controlled trial aiming to recruit a minimum of 376 adult participants who are non-adherent to statins from primary care ambulatory clinic setting in Singapore. Participants recruited will be randomly assigned (1:1) to human-coach supported mobile health app intervention or control group. The primary outcome will be adherence to statins at 6 months, measured by Medication Adherence Report Scale-5. Secondary outcomes will include change in serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, health motivation and attitudes, self-efficacy, self-care behaviours, quality of life, app acceptability, user engagement, and cost-effectiveness. Outcomes will be analysed using intention-to-treat approach. DISCUSSION: The AdLip trial will provide empirical evidence on a multicomponent approach to the long-standing challenge of suboptimal adherence to statins in a multi-ethnic Asian setting. Findings from this study may inform a more personalized approach to addressing non-adherence in the short term, and how it relates to cardiovascular disease prevention in the longer term. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06614049.

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Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsHyperlipidemiasHypolipidemic AgentsMedication AdherenceAdherence InterventionsAdultCardiovascular DiseasesCholesterol, LDLDigital HealthFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedMobile ApplicationsMulticenter Studies as TopicQuality of LifeCholesterol, LDLHydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase InhibitorsHypolipidemic Agents

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PMCPMC13143087

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