Text Message Reminders & Social Support for Chronic Diseases
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The planned intervention, entitled, Supporting Self-Management of Health Behaviors to Optimize Health (SMART-HABITS for Health), aims to provide support for patients with chronic kidney disease, hypertension and diabetes by providing text messages delivered as motivational reminders and support to encourage blood pressure self-monitoring through goal setting, customized task prompts via text message and feedback, leveraging social connections, and use of a gamification design.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems likely that you can continue them, as the focus is on text message reminders and support.
What safety data exists for text message reminders and social support in managing chronic diseases?
The provided research does not directly address safety data for text message reminders and social support interventions like SMART-HABITS. However, related studies suggest that mobile applications and digital interventions for chronic disease management are generally found to be acceptable and useful. The studies focus on user engagement, satisfaction, and the effectiveness of behavior change, but do not specifically mention safety concerns. Therefore, while these interventions are considered suitable for long-term use, specific safety data is not detailed in the provided research.12345
Is the treatment SMART-HABITS for Health a promising treatment for chronic diseases?
Yes, SMART-HABITS for Health is a promising treatment for chronic diseases. It uses text message reminders and social support to help people manage their health better. This approach can motivate patients to take their medications on time and stay on top of their health tasks, which can lead to better health outcomes.36789
What data supports the idea that Text Message Reminders & Social Support for Chronic Diseases is an effective treatment?
The available research shows that text message reminders can improve medication adherence, which means patients are more likely to take their medicine as prescribed. This is important for managing chronic diseases like diabetes, kidney disease, and hypertension. Additionally, self-management interventions, which include digital tools like text messages, have been shown to help patients better manage their health by increasing their knowledge, skills, and confidence. This can lead to better health outcomes compared to not using these digital interventions.45101112
Who Is on the Research Team?
Sarah Schrauben, MD, MSCE
Principal Investigator
University of Pennsylvania
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 18 with chronic kidney disease, hypertension, or diabetes who are patients at the University of Pennsylvania nephrology practice. They must have a blood pressure lower than 180/100 mmHg, own a smart device with internet and Bluetooth, understand English, and be able to give informed consent.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive a smartphone-based behavioral intervention with social incentives and gamification for blood pressure monitoring
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment, including focus groups for feedback
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- SMART-HABITS for Health
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Pennsylvania
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Collaborator