Using SMS reminders to help people with prediabetes lose weight
Impact of SMS Reminder on Weight Loss, as Part of a Hygieno-dietary Health Pathway in Patients With Prediabetes: a Randomized Controlled Trial.
NA · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion · NCT06477900
This study tests if sending text message reminders about exercise and healthy eating can help people with prediabetes lose weight and avoid getting type 2 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Saint-Louis, Réunion and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06477900 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to assess the effectiveness of sending SMS messages with advice on physical activity and nutrition to enhance weight loss among individuals with prediabetes in La Réunion. Participants will receive 72 SMS messages as part of a health and dietary management program designed to prevent the progression to type 2 diabetes. The study seeks to provide insights into how SMS interventions can improve health outcomes and inform healthcare professionals about effective diabetes prevention strategies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years old with prediabetes who are enrolled in a health and diet care program and possess an SMS-enabled phone.
Not a fit: Patients currently involved in another study related to diabetes prevention or those unable to communicate in Creole or French may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve weight loss and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in patients with prediabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that SMS interventions can effectively support weight loss and lifestyle changes, indicating a promising approach for this population.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subject with prediabetes as defined by HAS (fasting blood glucose \> 1.10g/L and \< 1.26g/L; or blood glucose 2h after ingestion of 10g of glucose \> 1.40g/L and \< 2g/L \[HGPO test\]) * included in a health and diet care program for patients with pre-diabetes offered by one of Réunion's CPTS (FindRisc Péi-CPTS program) * age \> 18 years * in possession of an SMS-enabled telephone * able to complete self-efficacy questionnaires * not expected to move within 12 months Exclusion Criteria: * participant currently being monitored in the PREDIABRUN study * protected adults (under guardianship or curatorship) * pregnant women * refusal to participate in the study * patients unable to speak Creole or French
Where this trial is running
Saint-Louis, Réunion and 1 other locations
- Communauté Professionnelle Territoriale de Santé (CPTS RéSO) — Saint-Louis, Réunion, France (RECRUITING)
- Territorial Health Professional Community (CPTS) Grand Sud — Saint-Philippe, Reunion (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: LERUSTE Sebastien, Dr — Réunion Island University
- Study coordinator: Benedicte ARTARIT
- Email: benedicte.artarit@chu-reunion.fr
- Phone: +262262905284
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: PreDiabetes