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Tuberculosis Treatment Adherence Using Digital Reminders
- BDCTR ID
- BDCTR-2026-000085
- Sponsor
- Bangladesh Medical University
- Information provided by
- Dr Afroza Sultana (Responsible Party)
- Last Update Posted
- 2026-07-28
Completed
No longer looking for participants
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This trial compared digital adherence technology with SMS reminders against standard directly observed therapy on tuberculosis treatment completion.
Detailed Description
Adults starting tuberculosis treatment were randomised to digital adherence technology with SMS reminders or directly observed therapy. Treatment completion was the primary endpoint.
Official Title
Conditions
- Tuberculosis
Intervention/Treatment
- Behavioral: Digital adherence technology with SMS
Other Study ID Numbers
BMU-MED-2026-005
Study Start
Primary Completion
Study Completion
Enrollment (Estimated)
Study Type
Resource links provided by the National Library of Medicine
- MedlinePlus related topics: Tuberculosis
- Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center resources: Tuberculosis
- FDA Drug and Device Resources
Contacts and Locations
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This study has 1 location
Bangladesh
Rangpur, Rangpur, Bangladesh, 5400
Completed
Rangpur Medical College Hospital
Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
<p>Inclusion Criteria:</p><ul><li>Adults starting first-line tuberculosis treatment.</li><li>Access to a mobile phone.</li></ul><p>Exclusion Criteria:</p><ul><li>Drug-resistant tuberculosis.</li></ul>
Ages Eligible for Study
Sexes Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose:
- Treatment
- Allocation:
- Randomized
- Interventional Model:
- Parallel Assignment
- Masking:
- None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
|---|---|
Experimental: Digital adherence | Behavioral: Digital adherence technology with SMS Medication sleeves with daily SMS reminders. |
Active Comparator: Directly observed therapy |
What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment completion rate | End of therapy, up to 6 months |
Secondary Outcome Measures
| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Loss to follow-up | Up to 6 months |
Collaborators and Investigators
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Sponsor
Collaborators
National Tuberculosis Control Programme
Study Record Dates
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Study Registration Dates
First Submitted that Met QC Criteria
First Posted
Results Reporting Dates
Results First Posted
Study Record Updates
Last Update Submitted that Met QC Criteria
Last Update Posted
Last Verified
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Terms related to this study
Keywords Provided by Bangladesh Medical University
- tuberculosis
- adherence
- digital health
- SMS
Plan for Individual Participant Data (IPD)
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Drug and device information, study documents, and helpful links
Data Monitoring Committee