Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Effectiveness of Text Messaging Intervention to Improve Dietary Behaviors Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Low Resource Area of Sabah (DTEXT-SBH)

Lead Sponsor:

Universiti Malaysia Sabah

Conditions:

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus(T2DM)

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if sending three (3) text messages per week over a six (6) months period to people with Type 2 Diabetes in areas with lack access to dietitian could help th...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • have type 2 diabetes.
  • own a mobile phone.
  • able to use WhatsApp.
  • able to read and speak Bahasa Malaysia.
  • have an HbA1c level above 7.0%.
  • have not seen a dietitian in the previous 6 months.

Exclusion

  • individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus and gestational diabetes mellitus.
  • patients with cognitive impairment affecting memory, attention, language, and problem-solving skills.
  • those with advanced diabetic complications, such as kidney failure and neuropathy.
  • individuals lacking regular access to a mobile phone or with poor network connectivity.
  • pregnant individuals or those planning to get pregnant in the next 6 months, as well as those currently nursing.
  • individuals with major illnesses like cancer or advanced heart disease.
  • those planning major surgery or gastric bypass in the next 6 months.
  • institutionalized individuals, such as those in nursing homes, old folks\' homes, or imprisoned.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

62 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06587581

Start Date

January 1 2025

End Date

July 1 2025

Last Update

September 19 2024

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Ranau District Hospital and Klinik Kesihatan Kundasang

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, 89308