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Can text messages help control diabetes in nepal? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06623006

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

Summary

This study tests whether a text-message based mobile health program can help people with type 2 diabetes in Nepal better manage their condition. 154 adults with type 2 diabetes will be randomly assigned to receive either the text-message program plus standard care, or standard care alone. The main goal is to see if the program leads to better blood sugar control (measured by HbA1c) after 6 months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
text-based mobile health program (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If effective, this low-cost text-message program could improve diabetes self-management and blood sugar control in Nepal and similar low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (154 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not be generalizable. The effect on HbA1c may be modest or not statistically significant.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 154 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * adults aged 18 years and above * clinical diagnosis of type 2 diabetes * participant who have a mobile phone and is able to read the message on their own or with the help of family members. Exclusion Criteria: * not physically or mentally able, not able to provide consent * pregnant in case of female

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dhulikhel Hospital

    Dhulikhel, Bagmati, Nepal

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