Texts and doctor visits may help diabetes patients stick to meds
NCT ID NCT04874116
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether combining a shared decision-making checklist during doctor visits with mobile text reminders helps people with type 2 diabetes take their medications as prescribed. About 378 patients from community health centers in Michigan are taking part. The goal is to improve medication adherence and lower the risk of heart disease.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Office-GAP shared decision-making checklist plus mobile text messaging
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to help people with diabetes stick to their medications and reduce heart disease risk.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results depend on patient engagement. The effect may be modest and may not apply outside low-income clinics.
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Locations
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Ingham Healthcare center
Lansing, Michigan, 48742, United States