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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus cardiovascular disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ingham Healthcare center

    Lansing, Michigan, 48742, United States