Texts for Diabetes Control Among Homeless Persons

Part of paid clinical trials in Washington D.C., District of Columbia.

Sponsor
George Washington University
Study ID
NCT05616026
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Diabetes Mellitus

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
21 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Intervention — BEHAVIORAL
    6 months of diabetes management support via SMS texts including reminders for medication adherence, appointments, and diabetes self-care activities as well as education, and support
  • Attention Control — BEHAVIORAL
    6 months of texts for general health promotion

Study Details

This mixed method study includes a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) and qualitative methods to assess the impact of a SMS text strategy in diabetes control among persons who experience homelessness.

Key Dates

Start date
Feb 7, 2023
Status verified
Jan 2026
Primary completion
Nov 15, 2026
Completion
Nov 15, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
100 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Arms

  • Experimental: Intervention
    The intervention (INT) will include 6 months of DM management support via SMS texts including reminders for medication adherence, appointments, and DM self-care activities as well as education, and support.
  • Placebo Comparator: Control
    The control (CL) will receive 6 months of texts for general health promotion.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in HbA1c [ Time Frame: 9 months ]

Central Contacts

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
George Washington UniversityWashington D.C.District of Columbia20052
Ramin Asgary, MD
[email protected]
2029946803
Leah Bauder, MPH
[email protected]
NYU Langone HealthNew YorkNew York10003-

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