Clinical trials: SMS
HIV Infection
Text Messaging to Improve HIV Testing Among Young Women in Kenya
The purpose of this study is to determine whether regularly scheduled HIV sensitization text messages (SMS) are effective in increasing HIV testing rates among young women in Kenya.
- Trial name
- T2T (NCT02527135)
- Testing
- Weekly HIV sensitization text messages
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Colorectal Neoplasms, Early Detection of Cancer
Impact of SMS Messaging on Participation in Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of mortality in Catalonia. Although early detection programs using the fecal immunochemical test (FIT) are effective in reducing both incidence and mortality, their success relies on high…
- Trial name
- NCT07628998
- Testing
- Text Messaging, Standard invitation and postal reminder letters
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 10,084 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Corporacion Parc Tauli
Immunization
Immunization Schedule Alert Platform
The ISAP study is investigating the efficacy of SMS messages in improving routine childhood Immunization timeliness and completeness in Nigeria.
- Trial name
- ISAP (NCT03705455)
- Testing
- ISAP SMS
- Where
- Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 1,800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lifespan Healthcare Resource Limited
HIV Infections
Study of Cell Phone SMS Messages for Prevention of Maternal to Child Transmission of HIV
Optimal development of sustainable health systems must use locally relevant infrastructure. Mobile phone technology, driven primarily by local market forces rather than foreign assistance, is spreading rapidly through African…
- Trial name
- NCT01157442
- Testing
- cell phone sms text messaging
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 856 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Diphtheria, Tetanus
Randomized Controlled Trial of the Impact of Mobile Phone Delivered Reminders and Travel Subsidies to Improve Childhood Immunization Coverage Rates and Timeliness in Western Kenya
The project goal is to conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test whether mobile phone short message system (SMS) reminders, either with or without mobile-phone based travel subsidies will improve timeliness, coverage…
- Conditions
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Hepatitis B
- Trial name
- m-SIMU (NCT01878435)
- Testing
- SMS reminder, Travel subsidy, Travel subsidy 2
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 2,018 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Surveys and Questionnaires, Noncommunicable Diseases
Comparison of SMS and IVR Surveys in Tanzania
This study focuses on mechanisms to adapt the performance of interactive voice response (IVR) and short message service (SMS) surveys conducted in low-and middle-income (LMIC) setting (Tanzania) and evaluates how the two survey…
- Trial name
- NCT04506918
- Testing
- IVR survey, SMS survey
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 6,483 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Influenza, Acute Respiratory Infection
FluSAFE: Flu SMS Alerts to Freeze Exposure
Influenza infection results in an estimated 31 million outpatient visits, 55,000 to 974,200 hospitalizations, and 3,000 to 49,000 deaths.
- Conditions
- Influenza, Acute Respiratory Infection, Influenza-like Illness
- Trial name
- NCT03274310
- Testing
- Educational text messages
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,918 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Road Traffic Injury Prevention, Helmet Use
The Impact Of Text Message (SMS) Reminders On Helmet Use Among Motorcycle Drivers In Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
This study seeks to evaluate the impact of a text-message (SMS) program delivered to motorcycle drivers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
- Conditions
- Road Traffic Injury Prevention, Helmet Use, mHealth Intervention
- Trial name
- NCT02120742
- Testing
- SMS message reminder
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 391 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amend
Smoking Cessation
Pilot Trial of the First Conversational Agent for Smoking Cessation (QuitBot)
Conversational agents (CAs) are computer-powered digital coaches designed to form long-term social-emotional connections with users through conversations. We have developed a CA for cigarette smoking cessation.
- Trial name
- QuitBot (NCT03585231)
- Testing
- Immediate access to novel messaging program intervention, Immediate access to standard of care messaging program intervention, Delayed access to novel novel messaging program intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 404 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination
SMS HPV Vaccine Reminders
This study will take place at health centres and their affiliated schools and community immunization centers overseen by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) as well as at the Makerere/Mulago/Columbia Adolescent Health…
- Trial name
- SEARCH (NCT05151367)
- Testing
- Text message reminder
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Uganda
- Volunteers
- 154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Lower Limb Amputation
KinetiGait- Analysis of Depth Camera to Assist Gait Analysis for Unilateral Transtibial/Transfemoral Amputees
This is a feasibility study about implementing and using the KinetiGait gait analysis system in clinical practice to enhance the rehabilitation of service members with lower limb disfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT04431817
- Testing
- KinetiGait
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
HIV-positive
Evaluation of the Impact of Mobile Phone Messages on ART and PMTCT Adherence in Mozambique
Mobile phone SMS are increasingly used to promote positive health behaviour with an aim to improve health outcomes. However, robust data on the efficacy of SMS on health seeking behaviour and patient outcomes in resource-limited…
- Trial name
- SMSaude (NCT01910493)
- Testing
- SMS reminders
- Where
- Mozambique
- Volunteers
- 1,352 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Absolute Return for Kids
Surveys and Questionnaires, Noncommunicable Diseases
Use of Airtime Incentives to Improve Short Message Service Surveys in Colombia and Tanzania
This study evaluates the effect of four different airtime incentive amounts on short message service (SMS) survey cooperation, response, refusal and contact rates, as compared to control group, in Colombia and Tanzania.
- Trial name
- NCT03768934
- Testing
- 1X airtime incentive, 2X airtime Incentive, Lottery airtime incentive
- Where
- 2 sites in Colombia, Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 2,151 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Attendance, Breast Cancer Screening
The Effect on Attendance of an SMS Notification Prior to a Scheduled Screening Appointment in BreastScreen Norway
This study has been designed as a randomized controlled trial including women invited to a national screening program for breast cancer in Norway, BreastScreen Norway in 2025.
- Trial name
- NCT07355569
- Testing
- SMS notification
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 133,770 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Breast Feeding
A Mobile, Semi-automated Text Message-based Intervention to Prevent Perceived Low or Insufficient Milk Supply
The purpose of this pilot randomized trial is to determine the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of a mobile, semi-automated text message-based intervention (MILK) to prevent perceived low or insufficient milk supply…
- Trial name
- MILK (NCT02724969)
- Testing
- MILK or Text4Baby text message intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
Effectiveness of the CDK-SMS Intervention for Adults
Type of Study: a pragmatic randomized clinical trial. Research question How effective is the CKD SMS self-management nursing intervention on self-management behaviors, self-efficacy, and adherence in adults with early-stage CKD…
- Trial name
- NCT05707260
- Testing
- CKD SMS
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Judith Medellin Olaya
Smoking Cessation
Smoking Cessation Via Text Messaging: Feasibility Testing of Stop My Smoking USA
The investigators developed a text messaging-based smoking cessation program called SMS (Stop My Smoking) USA. It was tailored for the unique needs and smoking habits of young adults.
- Trial name
- SMS USA (NCT01516632)
- Testing
- SMS USA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 164 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Center for Innovative Public Health Research
Bowel Preparation Scale, Adenoma Detection Rate
Impact of Reinforced Education by Wechat and Short Message Service on the Quality of Bowel Preparation
High quality bowel preparation is essential for successful colonoscopy. This study aimed to assess the impact of reinforced education by Wechat or short message service (SMS) on the quality of bowel preparation.
- Trial name
- NCT02832869
- Testing
- short message service based re-education, Wechat based re-education
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Changhai Hospital
Reproductive Health, Sexual Health
Using a Theory-based SMS/VM Intervention to Improve Sexual and Reproductive Health of Female Entertainment Workers in Cambodia
In Cambodia, HIV is prevalent in several high-risk groups including among female entertainment workers (FEWs) who work at entertainment venues such as karaoke bars and massage parlors and may engage in direct or indirect sex…
- Trial name
- NCT03117842
- Testing
- Automated text and voice messages
- Where
- Cambodia
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Touro University, California
Fragile X Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome
Parent and Infant Inter(X)Action Intervention (PIXI)
The objective is to develop and test, through an iterative process, an intervention to address and support the development of infants with a confirmed diagnosis of a neurogenetic disorder with associated developmental delays or…
- Conditions
- Fragile X Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Dup15Q Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03836300
- Testing
- Parent-Infant Inter(X)action Intervention (PIXI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- RTI International