"Information Technology Methodology for Patient Motivation in Diabetes Management."

June 24, 2011 updated by: India Diabetes Research Foundation & Dr. A. Ramachandran's Diabetes Hospitals

"Reinforcement of Adherence to Prescription Recommendations in Diabetic Patients Using Short Message Service (SMS)- A Pilot Study"

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder requiring lifestyle modification and medicines, adherence to which has to be practised on a daily basis.

Motivation of patients to adhere to treatment is difficult in clinical practice. It is well documented that majority of patients do not reach the glycaemic targets even in the centres of excellence. Regular short service messages (SMS) through cell phones could have a positive effect on behaviour and adherence to life style changes and compliance to drugs. It may be practical and feasible to use information technology as an effective and simple tool for motivating patients to adhere to the prescribed treatment regimen.

In diabetic patients, frequent reminders regarding the need for adherence to LSM and drugs by the medical professionals will improve the compliance.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

In diabetic patients, frequent reminders by the medical professionals on the need for adherence to Life Style Modification (LSM) and drugs will improve the compliance. SMS may be an effective and cheap tool of communication. Improved compliance is likely to result in better glycaemic control.

Out of total number of 200, consecutive randomization of 100 patients each to SMS or usual care arms will be done. Patients in the SMS group will get SMS once in 3 days as a reminder. Patients will be reviewed at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months from the date of randomization

Fasting and 2hr postprandial glucose and HbA1c will be tested during each visit.

At baseline and at the end of the study, lipids, and renal function test will also be done. A validated questionnaire will be used to assess physical activity, diet habits, adherence to drug prescriptions and frequency of monitoring of blood glucose. . Body weight, blood pressure, biochemical variables, scores for diet and physical activity and compliance to drugs, will be compared using students 't' test or chi-square test as relevant.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

200

Phase

  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • India
    • Tamil nadu
      • Chennai, Tamil nadu, India, 600 008
        • India Diabetes Research Foundation and Dr.A.Ramachandran's Diabetes Hospitals

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

30 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male or female, 30-65 yrs of age at the time of entry and have type 2 diabetes for a minimum period of 5 years.
  • HbA1C ranging 8.0-10.0%
  • Patients either receiving OHA and / or insulin

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Patients with history of blindness, decreased vision
  • Serious vascular complications :
  • Cancer

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: 1 is experimental with SMS
Arm 1 is experimental with SMS intervention
Behavioral: Pre-coded messages
Earlier life style modification and existing drug therapy was used and now SMS is added as a tool for reminder
Active Comparator: 2 is (active comparator) standard care
Arm 2 is the usual care arm (standard care)
Drug: Diabetes Treatment
Life style modification and drug therapy

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Behavioural changes resulting in diet, better adherence to treatment.
Time Frame: At intervals of three months for one year
At intervals of three months for one year

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Reduction in HbA1c, other glycemic measures and improvement in blood lipid parameters
Time Frame: Annual
Annual

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

India Diabetes Research Foundation & Dr. A. Ramachandran's Diabetes Hospitals

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Samith A Shetty, M.B.B.S, MDRC, India Diabetes Research Foundation (IDRF) and Dr.A.Ramachandran's Diabetes Hospitals

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

  • 1) Ramachandran A; Snehalatha C; Mary S; Mukesh B; Bhaskar AD; Vijay V. The Indian Diabetes Prevention Programme shows that lifestyle modification and metformin prevent type 2 diabetes in Asian Indian subjects with impaired glucose tolerance (IDPP-1). Diabetologia 49: 289-297, 2006. 2) Murugesan N; Snehalatha C; Shobana R; Roglic G; Ramachandran A. Awareness about diabetes and its complications in the general and diabetic population in a city in Southern India. DRCP 77 : 433-7, 2007. 3) Ramachandran A; Shobana R; Snehalatha C; Augustine C; Murugesan N; Viswanathan V; Kapur A; Williams R. Increasing expenditure on health care incurred by diabetic subjects in a developing country: a study from India. Diabetes Care 30 : 252-6, 2007. 4)Ramachandran A, Mary S, Yamuna A, Murugesan N,Snehalatha C. High Prevalence of Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Factors Associated with urbanization in India. DOI:10.2337/dc07-1207

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 31, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 1, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

August 4, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 27, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 24, 2011

Last Verified

March 1, 2011

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • SMS001IDRF

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