Using voice reminders and free reading glasses to boost diabetes eye care in Dinajpur, Bangladesh
Improving Patient-centered Care for Diabetes in Bangladesh Through "Dynamic Integration" of Vision Care on the Demand Side
NA · Orbis · NCT06968611
This project will test whether automated voice-message reminders that talk about vision-loss risk, combined with free reading glasses, help people with diabetes in Dinajpur, Bangladesh keep their diabetes and eye appointments and get better patient-centered care.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 640 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Orbis (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Dinajpur and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06968611 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Participants receiving care at Dinajpur diabetes services will be sent automated voice messages and offered free reading glasses as part of an intervention to encourage diabetes and diabetic retinopathy (DR) service uptake. The primary comparison is between messages that include information about vision-loss risk plus appointment reminders and messages that only give appointment reminders. The main outcome is the proportion of patients completing scheduled DM and DR appointments within three weeks of the scheduled date, with a cost-effectiveness analysis of intervention cost per additional compliant patient. Enrollment is limited to adults over 30 recently diagnosed with diabetes who are treated at Dinajpur Diabetes Hospital and can receive voice calls.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults over 30 diagnosed with diabetes within the past six months, currently treated at Dinajpur Diabetes Hospital, who have a mobile phone and can give informed consent are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People whose vision loss is due to other major eye diseases or who have severe medical conditions that prevent follow-up (for example stroke or advanced dementia) are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could increase appointment attendance and earlier detection of diabetic eye disease, potentially reducing avoidable sight loss.
How similar studies have performed: Reminder-based messaging has improved clinic attendance in many settings, though combining vision-risk messaging with free glasses in this specific population is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with DM within the last 6 months * Over 30 years of age * Currently treated at the Dinajpur Diabetes Hospital * Possess a mobile phone to receive voice messages * Willingness to participate in the study, and ability to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Other significant causes of vision loss * Medical conditions that could impair compliance with follow-up (such as stroke, dementia, etc.)
Where this trial is running
Dinajpur and 1 other locations
- Gausul Azam BNSB Eye Hospital — Dinajpur, Bangladesh (RECRUITING)
- Dinajpur Diabetes & Swasthoseba Hospital — Dinajpur Sadar, Bangladesh (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Munir Ahmed — Orbis Bangladesh
- Study coordinator: Lutful Husain
- Email: lutful.husain@orbis.org
- Phone: +88 01711626852
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: Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Retinopathy