Efficacy of mobile phone SMS in promoting adherence to anti-diabetic therapy and glycaemic control among diabetic patients in South Africa

Efficacy, Acceptability and Feasibility of mHealth Technology in promoting adherence with anti-diabetic regimen among diabetic patients in Eastern Cape, South Africa

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201810599931422

Enrollment

250

Registered

2018-10-17

Start date

2018-03-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Diabetes mellitus

Interventions

Control group

Intervention group receiving SMS

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

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

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.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in mean average of three fasting blood glucose readings	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Change in health-related quality of life, diabetes knowledge, diabetes self-management behaviour, adherence to treatment and appointments	—

Countries

South Africa

Contacts

Public ContactEYITAYO OMOLARA OWOLABI

owolabiomolara101@gmail.com+27731590262

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026