Texts for Diabetes Control Among Homeless Persons
Short-messaging Services (SMS) Text for Uncontrolled Diabetes Among Persons Experiencing Homelessness
George Washington University
100 participants
Feb 7, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This mixed method study includes a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) and qualitative methods to assess the impact of a SMS text strategy in diabetes control among persons who experience homelessness.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Homeless person age ≥ 21
- Diagnosed with type 2 DM
- Most recent visit HbA1c ≥ 8%
- English/Spanish speaking
- Connected to study sites' shelter-clinics for care
Exclusion Criteria6
- Pregnant or within 3 months postpartum
- Has an uncontrolled severe illness
- Has had a heart attack or stroke in the previous 6 months
- Inability to read/respond to texts
- Inability to provide informed consent
- Receiving inpatient care for severe substance abuse
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Interventions
6 months of diabetes management support via SMS texts including reminders for medication adherence, appointments, and diabetes self-care activities as well as education, and support
6 months of texts for general health promotion
Locations(2)
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NCT05616026