Last updated August 29, 2026
Key finding
Changes in body weight were observed but group differences were not statistically significant.
This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated a holistic digital intervention aimed at improving lifestyle behaviors among Asian women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus. The results indicated no statistically significant changes in key health outcomes.
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Moderate
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RCTs
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Short-Term (≤3 mo)
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This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated a holistic digital intervention aimed at improving lifestyle behaviors among Asian women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus. The results indicated no statistically significant changes in key health outcomes.
Understanding the effectiveness of digital interventions is crucial for developing effective strategies to support women with a history of gestational diabetes. This study highlights the challenges in achieving significant health improvements in this population, indicating that further research is needed to refine such interventions.
Small sample size may limit generalizability. Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects. Lack of significant findings suggests the intervention may need refinement.
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Seaw JL, Chun SS, Yu CC, Mya TT, Johan GE. Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a holistic digital intervention on improving lifestyle behaviors among Asian women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in Clinical Diabetes and Healthcare. 2023;4:1251411. doi:10.3389/fcdhc.2023.1251411
No significant changes in BMI were observed between groups.
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure changes were not statistically significant.
Mental well-being scores (BDI-II, STAI-Trait, STAI-State) showed no significant differences.
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This study contributes evidence to Holistic digital intervention and BMI, Blood glucose, Change in WHO-5 Well-Being Index score, and 5 more.
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Holistic digital intervention → Blood glucose
Holistic digital intervention → Blood glucose
Holistic digital intervention → Change in WHO-5 Well-Being Index score
Holistic digital intervention → Change in WHO-5 Well-Being Index score
Holistic digital intervention → Diastolic blood pressure
Holistic digital intervention → Diastolic blood pressure
Holistic digital intervention → Glucose levels at 120 minutes during the oral glucose tolerance test
Holistic digital intervention → Glucose levels at 120 minutes during the oral glucose tolerance test
Holistic digital intervention → Improvement in Well-Being
Holistic digital intervention → Improvement in Well-Being
Holistic digital intervention → Systolic blood pressure
Holistic digital intervention → Systolic blood pressure
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This study contributes to evidence on Holistic digital intervention and Fasting Glucose, Holistic digital intervention and Body Mass Index.
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Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Holistic digital intervention for BMI.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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BMI
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Holistic digital intervention for Blood glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Blood glucose
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Holistic digital intervention for Change in WHO-5 Well-Being Index score.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Change in WHO-5 Well-Being Index score
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Holistic digital intervention for Diastolic blood pressure.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Diastolic blood pressure
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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