Efficacy of mobile phone SMS in promoting adherence to anti-diabetic therapy and glycaemic control among diabetic patients in South Africa
Phase 2
- Conditions
- Diabetes mellitus
- Registration Number
- PACTR201810599931422
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity of Fort Hare
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Other
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 250
Inclusion Criteria
18 years and above;
Diagnosed of diabetes mellitus;
Have a HBA1c level of >7.0%;
Receiving treatment and is in possession of a mobile phone;
Able to read a SMS or have an available relative willing to assist in reading the SMS.
Exclusion Criteria
Have psychiatric disorders,
pregnant,
debilitated,
handicapped in any form such that obtaining anthropometric measurements will be difficult cognitive impairment or any form of impairment that will hinder the use of cell phones.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in mean average of three fasting blood glucose readings
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in health-related quality of life, diabetes knowledge, diabetes self-management behaviour, adherence to treatment and appointments