Text messages could help latino diabetes patients stick to meds
NCT ID NCT06000813
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a mobile health tool called REACH-Español, which sends interactive text messages to help Latino adults with type 2 diabetes remember and take their medications. The trial included 70 participants who were at least 18 years old, identified as Latino or Hispanic, and had trouble sticking to their diabetes drugs. The goal was to see if the tool was easy to use and acceptable, and whether it could improve medication adherence and blood sugar control.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- REACH-Español (interactive text message-based tool)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a scalable, low-cost way to help Latino adults with type 2 diabetes better manage their medication and blood sugar levels.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early feasibility study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to all Latino adults. The tool focuses on adherence, not a cure or major disease reversal.
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Massachusetts General Hospital Diabetes Research Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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