Texting Moms-to-Be: a simple way to tame diabetes in pregnancy?

NCT ID NCT03025984

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: St. Louis University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether sending text message reminders and education to pregnant women with diabetes helps them follow their care plan—like keeping appointments, tracking blood sugar, and taking medications. About 185 participants will be randomly assigned to receive texts or standard care. The goal is to see if this low-tech approach can improve health for both mother and baby.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: text message reminders and education system
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help pregnant women with diabetes manage their condition better, potentially reducing complications.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so the effect may be modest. Results depend on participants' engagement and may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus gestational diabetes type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETES MELLITUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

St. Mary's Health Center

St Louis, Missouri, 63117, United States

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