Texts and cash incentives get teens with diabetes moving
NCT ID NCT04874415
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 35 times
Summary
This study tested whether daily text messages and financial incentives could motivate overweight teens and young adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes to be more physically active. Participants wore a Fitbit and received texts with personalized goals and either a small reward or a potential loss of money. The goal was to see if these behavioral tricks could increase daily steps and moderate-to-vigorous activity.
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UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States
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Active substance
text messaging and financial incentives
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a low-cost, scalable way to help young people with diabetes become more active.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early-stage study (75 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply broadly. The effect on long-term health is unknown.
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