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Effect of a mobile app intervention for diabetes management on the glycemic control of Saudi patients with type 2 diabetes

Effect of a mobile app intervention for diabetes management on the glycemic control of Saudi patients with type 2 diabetes - Not Applicable

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00019883
Enrollment
140
Registered
2019-12-02
Start date
2019-12-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

E11

Interventions

Group 1: Patients who will be assigned to treatment group will be provided with smartphone app. Patients will be trained on how to use the app. Patients will be followed by telephone calls every 4 wee

Sponsors

King Saud University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Age between 18–60 years • Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes • HbA1c > 8% during screening • Patients who have their own smartphones and ability to use it • No chronic complications associated with incapacity • Willing to use Smartphone app for diabetes

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Pregnancy • Type 1 diabetes • Already using any smartphone app for diabetes management • Any condition that will impair smartphone use

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in the HbA1c levels of the patients from baseline to end of the study is the primary endpoint of this study. Blood samples will be collected from the patients at baseline and at the end of the study to estimate the HbA1c levels.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary endpoints include changes in the fasting blood glucose, lipid profile and body weight from baseline values. Blood samples will be collected from the patients at baseline and at the end of the study to estimate these parameters.

Countries

Saudi Arabia

Contacts

Public ContactMohamed Rafiullah

King Saud University

mrafiullah@ksu.edu.sa+966-11-4724179-3347

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026