Background The purpose of this 6-month intervention pilot feasibility randomised trial was to
test sending brief messages using mobile phones to promote self-management through
taking medication as prescribed to people with type 2 diabetes. This was to inform the
design and conduct of a future large-scale United Kingdom-based clinical trial and establish
the feasibility of recruitment, the technology used, follow-up, and data collection. Methods A
multicentre individually randomised, controlled parallel group trial in primary care, recruiting …

Background Type 2 diabetes is a common lifelong condition that affects over 400 million
people worldwide. The use of effective medications and active self-management can reduce
the risk of serious complications. However, people often have concerns when starting new
medications and face difficulties in taking their medications regularly. Support provided by
brief messages delivered through mobile phone–based SMS text messages can be effective
in some long-term conditions. We have identified promising behavior change techniques …