ActiveNANCT07004231

Using Gout Buddy to Enhance Dietary Literacy and Gout Management-A Mixed Method Clinical Trial

Sponsor: SingHealth Polyclinics

Trial Details

Condition	Gout
Intervention	GOUT Buddy, an AI chatbot
Phase	NA
Status	Active
Participants	110
Est. Completion	15 Aug 2026
Last Updated	12 May 2026

Primary Outcome

Food Frequency Questionnaire; Dietary literacy about gout; Medication adherence report scale- 5 items; Health related quality of life (HRQoL)

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 21 years * At least one serum uric acid \> 360 μmol/L or an episode of acute gout attack within the last 18 months * Able to read and speak English * Access to an internet-enabled device compatible with Gout Buddy Exclusion Criteria: * Not a Singapore citizen or permanent resident * Pregnant * End-stage kidney disease or on renal replacement therapy * Known terminal illness * Visual and/or hearing impairment * Cognitive impairment or mental illness * Unable to provide informed consent * Individuals who do not have a personal mobile device with internet access

Trial Sites

Countries

Singapore

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Singapore Trial Tests AI Chatbot 'Gout Buddy' for Dietary Management — Digital Health Innovation for Chronic Disease Care

Singapore researchers are testing 'Gout Buddy', an AI chatbot designed to improve dietary literacy and self-management in gout patients. This innovative randomised trial explores digital health solutions for chronic disease care.

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