Effectiveness of Text Messaging Intervention to Improve Dietary Behaviors Among Patients with Typ… (NCT06587581) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Text Messaging Intervention to Improve Dietary Behaviors Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Low Resource Area of Sabah (DTEXT-SBH)
Malaysia62 participantsStarted 2025-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if sending three (3) text messages per week over a six (6) months period to people with Type 2 Diabetes in areas with lack access to dietitian could help them stick to a healthier diet. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Does a mobile phone text-message intervention improve dietary adherence among T2DM patients?
* Does a mobile phone text-message intervention improve HbA1c and self-management among T2DM patients? Researchers will compare dietary adherence, HbA1c changes and self-management behaviors between the usual care group and intervention group.
Participants will:
* Be given three (3) text messages per week over a six (6) months period for the intervention group
* Both usual care and intervention group will be given standard medical nutrition therapy at baseline, 3rd and 6th months visits to the clinic
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* have type 2 diabetes.
* own a mobile phone.
* able to use WhatsApp.
* able to read and speak Bahasa Malaysia.
* have an HbA1c level above 7.0%.
* have not seen a dietitian in the previous 6 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
* individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus and gestational diabetes mellitus.
* patients with cognitive impairment affecting memory, attention, language, and problem-solving skills.
* those with advanced diabetic complications, such as kidney failure and neuropathy.
* individuals lacking regular access to a mobile phone or with poor network connectivity.
* pregnant individuals or those planning to get pregnant in the next 6 months, as well as those currently nursing.
* individuals with major illnesses like cancer or advanced heart disease.
* those planning major surgery or gastric bypass in the next 6 months.
* institutionalized individuals, such as those in nursing homes, old folks\' homes, or imprisoned.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Comparison of dietary adherence at 3-month and 6-month between the usual care group and intervention group