Status:

COMPLETED

Reinforcement Learning in Diabetes Mellitus Trial

Lead Sponsor:

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Conditions:

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Medication Adherence

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-84 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Reinforcement learning is an advanced analytic method that discovers each individual's pattern of responsiveness by observing their actions and then implements a personalized strategy to optimize indi...

Detailed Description

The goal of this pilot study is to develop and test a novel reinforcement learning-enhanced text messaging program to support medication adherence in patients with type 2 diabetes. This pilot study wi...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria:
  • Age between 18-84 years
  • Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and are prescribed between 1-3 daily oral medications for this disease
  • Currently have a smartphone with a data plan or WiFi at home
  • HbA1c level ≥7.5%
  • Basic working knowledge of English
  • Willing and able to set up the platform and adhere to study procedures
  • Either not currently using a pillbox or willing to use electronic pill bottles (EDMs) for diabetes medications for the duration of the study
  • Exclusion criteria:
  • Patients with active enrollment in another diabetes trial within Mass General Brigham
  • Patients who receive daily assistance with taking their medications at home
  • Patients who are unable to receive text messages for more than 3 days in a row during the study period

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    February 4 2021

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    January 28 2022

    Estimated Enrollment :

    60 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT04473326

    Start Date

    February 4 2021

    End Date

    January 28 2022

    Last Update

    February 8 2023

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    Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02120