scholarly journals OP0212 Mobile phone text messages for improving allopurinol adherence: a randomised controlled trial of text message reminders

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Bunphong ◽  
P. Narongroeknawin
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Randomised Controlled

scholarly journals A pragmatic and scalable strategy using mobile technology to promote sustained lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes in India and the UK: a randomised controlled trial

Diabetologia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 486-496 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arun Nanditha ◽  
Hazel Thomson ◽  
Priscilla Susairaj ◽  
Weerachai Srivanichakorn ◽  
Nick Oliver ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Medical Research ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Secondary Outcomes ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
The Uk

Abstract Aims/hypothesis This randomised controlled trial was performed in India and the UK in people with prediabetes to study whether mobile phone short message service (SMS) text messages can be used to motivate and educate people to follow lifestyle modifications, to prevent type 2 diabetes. Methods The study was performed in people with prediabetes (n = 2062; control: n = 1031; intervention: n = 1031) defined by HbA1c ≥42 and ≤47 mmol/mol (≥6.0% and ≤6.4%). Participants were recruited from public and private sector organisations in India (men and women aged 35–55 years) and by the National Health Service (NHS) Health Checks programme in the UK (aged 40–74 years without pre-existing diabetes, cardiovascular disease or kidney disease). Allocation to the study groups was performed using a computer-generated sequence (1:1) in India and by stratified randomisation in permuted blocks in the UK. Investigators in both countries remained blinded throughout the study period. All participants received advice on a healthy lifestyle at baseline. The intervention group in addition received supportive text messages using mobile phone SMS messages 2–3 times per week. Participants were assessed at baseline and at 6, 12 and 24 months. The primary outcome was conversion to type 2 diabetes and secondary outcomes included anthropometry, biochemistry, dietary and physical activity changes, blood pressure and quality of life. Results At the 2 year follow-up (n = 2062; control: n = 1031; intervention: n = 1031), in the intention-to-treat population the HR for development of type 2 diabetes calculated using a discrete-time proportional hazards model was 0.89 (95% CI 0.74, 1.07; p = 0.22). There were no significant differences in the secondary outcomes. Conclusions/interpretation This trial in two countries with varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds showed no significant reduction in the progression to diabetes in 2 years by lifestyle modification using SMS messaging. Trial registration The primary study was registered on www.ClinicalTrials.gov (India, NCT01570946; UK, NCT01795833). Funding The study was funded jointly by the Indian Council for Medical Research and the UK Medical Research Council.

scholarly journals An evaluation of a personalised text message reminder compared to a standard text message on postal questionnaire response rates: an embedded randomised controlled trial

F1000Research ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann Cochrane ◽  
Charlie Welch ◽  
Caroline Fairhurst ◽  
Sarah Cockayne ◽  
David J. Torgerson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Binary Data ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Postal Questionnaire ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Standard Text ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Background: Research outcome data is commonly collected using postal questionnaires; however, poor response can introduce bias and reduce statistical power. Text messaging is simple, cost-effective, and can be customised to the individual. Personalised, reminder text messages may improve response rates. Methods: A two-arm, parallel group ‘Study within a Trial’ (SWAT) was embedded within the Occupational Therapist Intervention Study (OTIS), a randomised controlled trial of a home assessment for falls prevention in older people.  OTIS participants who provided a mobile phone number were randomly allocated (1:1) to receive either a personalised text message (Title, Surname, plus York Trials Unit (YTU) text) or the standard YTU text alone, prior to receiving their four-month post-randomisation follow-up postal questionnaire. The primary outcome measure was the proportion of participants who returned the questionnaire. Secondary outcomes were: time to response, completeness of response, requirement of a reminder letter, and cost-effectiveness. Binary data were compared using logistic regression and time to response by Cox proportional hazards regression. Results: A total of 403 participants were randomised: 201 to the personalised text and 202 to the standard text.  Of the 283 participants included in the final analysis, 278 (98.2%) returned their questionnaire; 136 (97.8%) for the personalised text versus 142 (98.6%) for the standard text (adjusted odds ratio 0.64, 95% CI 0.10 to 3.88, p=0.63).  The median time to response was nine days in both groups.  In total, 271 (97.5%) participants returned a complete questionnaire; 133 (97.8%) in the personalised text versus 138 (97.2%) for the standard text.  In total, 21 reminder letters were sent. The additional cost of personalised text messages was £0.04 per participant retained. Conclusions: Personalised texts were not superior to standard texts in any outcome assessed in our study. Further SWATs are needed to perform a meta-analysis and obtain more evidence. Registration: ISRCTN22202133; SWAT 35.

scholarly journals Busting contraception myths and misconceptions among youth in Kwale County, Kenya: results of a digital health randomised control trial

BMJ Open ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. e047426
Author(s):  
Peter Gichangi ◽  
Lianne Gonsalves ◽  
Jefferson Mwaisaka ◽  
Mary Thiongo ◽  
Ndema Habib ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Digital Health ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Randomised Control Trial ◽  
Significant Drop ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Randomised Controlled

ObjectivesThe objective of this randomised controlled trial in Kenya was to assess the effect of delivering sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information via text message to young people on their ability to reject contraception-related myths and misconceptions.Design and settingA three-arm, unblinded randomised controlled trial with a ratio of 1:1:1 in Kwale County, Kenya.Participants and interventionsA total of 740 youth aged 18–24 years were randomised. Intervention arm participants could access informational SRH text messages on-demand. Contact arm participants received once weekly texts instructing them to study on an SRH topic on their own. Control arm participants received standard care. The intervention period was 7 weeks.Primary outcomeWe assessed change myths believed at baseline and endline using an index of 10 contraception-related myths. We assessed change across arms using difference of difference analysis.ResultsAcross arms, <5% of participants did not have any formal education, <10% were living alone, about 50% were single and >80% had never given birth. Between baseline and endline, there was a statistically significant drop in the average absolute number of myths and misconceptions believed by intervention arm (11.1%, 95% CI 17.1% to 5.2%), contact arm (14.4%, 95% CI 20.5% to 8.4%) and control arm (11.3%, 95% CI 17.4% to 5.2%) participants. However, we observed no statistically significant difference in the magnitude of change across arms.ConclusionsWe are unable to conclusively state that the text message intervention was better than text message ‘contact’ or no intervention at all. Digital health likely has potential for improving SRH-related outcomes when used as part of multifaceted interventions. Additional studies with physical and geographical separation of different arms is warranted.Trial registration numberISRCTN85156148.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of text message based, diabetes self management support programme (SMS4BG): two arm, parallel randomised controlled trial

BMJ ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. k1959 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosie Dobson ◽  
Robyn Whittaker ◽  
Yannan Jiang ◽  
Ralph Maddison ◽  
Matthew Shepherd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Support Programme ◽  
Randomised Controlled

scholarly journals Smartphone-supported Positive Adjustment Coping Intervention (PACI) for couples undergoing fertility treatment: a randomised controlled trial protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. e025288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maren Schick ◽  
Sabine Roesner ◽  
Ariane Germeyer ◽  
Markus Moessner ◽  
Stephanie Bauer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomised Controlled Trial ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Fertility Treatment ◽  
Psychosocial Burden ◽  
Waiting Period ◽  
Positive Adjustment ◽  
Psychosocial Counselling ◽  
Randomised Controlled

IntroductionInfertility generally counts as a profound crisis in the lives of couples and as an emotionally stressful experience. For couples undergoing fertility treatment, this is especially true of the waiting period following embryo transfer, which couples say is the most stressful period during treatment. However, at this specific phase, psychosocial counselling is not always available on the spot. The aim of this randomised controlled trial (RCT) study was to test the Positive Adjustment Coping Intervention (PACI), a low-dose, smartphone-supported psychological intervention for women and men undergoing fertility treatment.Methods and analysisThe effectiveness of PACI is tested by means of a prospective two-arm RCT. During the 14-day waiting period between oocyte puncture/oocyte thawing and pregnancy test, participants are randomly assigned to one of the two groups, and both women and men receive daily text messages on their smartphones. One group receives text messages with statements reflecting positive-adjustment coping attitudes, the other group messages containing cognitive distractions. The primary outcome of this study is the reduction of psychosocial burden during the waiting period of reproductive treatment. Furthermore, we want to assess whether there are differences between the interventions in a pre-post assessment. The secondary outcomes are information on perceived effectiveness and practicability of the intervention one month after the waiting period.Ethics and disseminationEthical approval has been obtained from the Ethics Committee of Heidelberg University Faculty of Medicine (S-074/2017). Study findings are planned for dissemination via peer-reviewed journal articles and at national and international conferences.Trial registration numberNCT03118219; Pre-results.Protocol versionVersion 2.0 dated 18/02/2019.

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