Can a text message program help you manage diabetes? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07210593
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests a mobile phone program called STRIDE for adults with type 2 diabetes and a close friend or family member. The program includes monthly coaching calls and text message support to help with medication and goals. The study will enroll 180 people to see if the program is acceptable and practical.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Mobile phone coaching and text message support
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a low-cost, scalable way to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition better with support from loved ones.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study focused on feasibility, not effectiveness. The intervention may not lead to meaningful improvements in blood sugar or diabetes distress.
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Locations
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States