Last updated August 29, 2026
Key finding
Total quality score was median 4.3 (IQR 4.2-4.6).
This pilot study evaluated the acT1ve mobile health app for exercise management in young people with Type 1 Diabetes, showing promising quality and engagement scores.
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Short-Term (≤3 mo)
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Study focus
This pilot study evaluated the acT1ve mobile health app for exercise management in young people with Type 1 Diabetes, showing promising quality and engagement scores.
Understanding how digital health tools like the acT1ve app can support exercise management is crucial for improving health outcomes in young people with Type 1 Diabetes. High engagement and quality scores indicate that such tools may enhance adherence to exercise regimens, potentially leading to better glycemic control and overall health.
Study design limited to a single arm, affecting generalizability. Effectiveness of the app remains unclear due to lack of comparative data. Sample size and demographic diversity not specified.
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Kara M, Elaine L, Jennifer I, et al. Pilot Study of the acT1ve Mobile Health App for Exercise Management in Young People with Type 1 Diabetes. JMIR Diabetes. 2021;6(4):e29739. doi:10.2196/29739
Total quality score of acT1ve was median 4.3 (IQR 4.2-4.6).
Engagement score of acT1ve was median 3.9 (IQR 3.6-4.2).
Functionality score of acT1ve was median 4.8 (IQR 4.5-4.8).
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This study contributes evidence to acT1ve mobile health app and Engagement score based on uMARS evaluation, Esthetics score based on uMARS evaluation, Functionality score of acT1ve, and 4 more.
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acT1ve mobile health app → Engagement score based on uMARS evaluation
acT1ve mobile health app → Engagement score based on uMARS evaluation
acT1ve mobile health app → Esthetics score based on uMARS evaluation
acT1ve mobile health app → Esthetics score based on uMARS evaluation
acT1ve mobile health app → Functionality score of acT1ve
acT1ve mobile health app → Functionality score of acT1ve
acT1ve mobile health app → Information score based on uMARS evaluation
acT1ve mobile health app → Information score based on uMARS evaluation
acT1ve mobile health app → Overall perceived quality of the acT1ve app
acT1ve mobile health app → Overall perceived quality of the acT1ve app
acT1ve mobile health app → Perceived impact score of acT1ve
acT1ve mobile health app → Perceived impact score of acT1ve
acT1ve mobile health app → Total PHQ-8 score
acT1ve mobile health app → Total PHQ-8 score
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This study contributes to evidence on acT1ve mobile health app and Engagement score based on uMARS evaluation, acT1ve mobile health app and Esthetics score based on uMARS evaluation.
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Measures Overall perceived quality of the acT1ve app as a key outcome.
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acT1ve mobile health app appears to improve engagement score based on umars evaluation.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Engagement score based on uMARS evaluation
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
acT1ve mobile health app appears to improve esthetics score based on umars evaluation.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Esthetics score based on uMARS evaluation
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
acT1ve mobile health app appears to improve functionality score of act1ve.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Functionality score of acT1ve
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
acT1ve mobile health app appears to improve information score based on umars evaluation.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Information score based on uMARS evaluation
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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