SMS reminders to help corneal ulcer patients keep follow-up appointments
Official title: Follow-up Compliance for Medically Managed Corneal Ulcer Patients With SMS Reminders in a Tertiary Eye Care Setting in Western Nepal: A Quasi Experimental Study
Run by Seva Canada Society · NCT07377513 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tries using SMS reminders to help adults (18–70) with newly diagnosed corneal ulcers who have a mobile phone keep their scheduled follow-up visits.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 310 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Seva Canada Society Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Siddharthanagar, Lumbini) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 23, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07377513 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18–70 years with a newly diagnosed corneal ulcer, managed medically at LEIRC outpatient clinic, who have access to and can receive SMS on a mobile phone.
✕Probably not a fit
People without access to a mobile phone, those outside the study location, or patients requiring immediate surgical care rather than outpatient medical management are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The trial enrolls adults aged 18–70 with newly diagnosed corneal ulcers who are medically managed at the outpatient department of Lumbini Eye Institute & Research Center. Participants who own a mobile phone will receive SMS reminders ahead of scheduled follow-up appointments to encourage attendance. The intervention is compared to standard appointment scheduling practices to see if reminders increase follow-up compliance. The rationale is that timely follow-up can reduce complications such as corneal thinning, perforation, and vision loss.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, SMS reminders could increase follow-up attendance and enable timelier treatment, reducing the risk of complications and vision loss.
How similar studies have gone: Previous ophthalmology programs and mobile health tools (including SMS reminder systems and the Peek Community Eye Health system) have shown improved follow-up rates, though targeted data specifically for corneal ulcer follow-up are limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Newly diagnosed patients (18 to 70 years) of corneal ulcer in one or both eye, who are medically managed, visiting the OPD at LEIRC and have access to a mobile phone. Exclusion Criteria: * Less than 18 years or more than 70 years Patients who do not have a access to a mobile phone.
Where it's running
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Lumbini Eye Institute & Research Center
Siddharthanagar, Lumbini, Nepal Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Saraswati Khadka Thapa
- Email: research@lei.org.np, sarukhadkathapa555@gmail.com
- Phone: +9779847110218 / 071-573827
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.