- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Mobile health intervention improves kidney function in diabetes
Última actualización 7 de julio de 2026
Key finding
The primary outcome, change in UACR after 12 months, had a statistically and clinically significant between-group difference in change of -28.8% (P = 0.029).
This study evaluated the impact of the DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention on diabetic kidney disease, finding significant improvements in urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio and HDL-C levels.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Risk of bias
High Risk
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Study focus
This study evaluated the impact of the DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention on diabetic kidney disease, finding significant improvements in urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio and HDL-C levels.
Clinical relevance
The findings suggest that mobile health interventions like DialBetesPlus can play a crucial role in managing diabetic kidney disease by improving key biomarkers. This could lead to better patient outcomes and reduced healthcare costs associated with kidney disease progression.
Keep in mind
The study had a limited sample size. Results may not be generalizable to all populations with diabetes. Some outcomes did not show statistically significant changes.
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Kayo W, Mitsuhiko N, Syunpei E, et al. Effect of a Mobile Health Intervention on Diabetic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial. NPJ Digital Medicine. 2024;7:104. doi:10.1038/s41746-024-01114-8
Efectos Principales
Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio decreased by 28.8% (P = 0.029).
HbA1c percentage improved by 0.32 points (P = 0.041).
HDL-C increased by 2.8 mg/dL (P = 0.041).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention and BMI, Diastolic blood pressure, Estimated glomerular filtration rate, and 5 more.
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Primary intervention
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention
Primary outcomes
- BMI
- Diastolic blood pressure
- Estimated glomerular filtration rate
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- Contributes to 8 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics
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Tema de evidencia
HbA1c Reduction
matched_outcome
Evidencia relacionada
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Weight Loss
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Study findings
The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Diastolic blood pressure
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Diastolic blood pressure
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Diastolic blood pressure
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Estimated glomerular filtration rate
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Estimated glomerular filtration rate
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Estimated glomerular filtration rate
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
HbA1c
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → HbA1c
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → HbA1c
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
HDL cholesterol
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → HDL cholesterol
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → HDL cholesterol
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Systolic blood pressure
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Systolic blood pressure
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Systolic blood pressure
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Triglycerides
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Triglycerides
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Triglycerides
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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La Evidencia Sugiere
- Significant reduction in urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio by 28.8%.
- Improvement in HbA1c levels by 0.32 percentage points.
- Increase in HDL-C levels by 2.8 mg/dL.
A quién se aplica
- Adults with diabetic kidney disease.
- Patients managing diabetes through mobile health interventions.
Tener en Cuenta
- The intervention's effectiveness may vary by individual.
- Long-term effects beyond 12 months are unknown.
- Further studies are needed to confirm findings in diverse populations.
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- The study had a limited sample size.
- Results may not be generalizable to all populations with diabetes.
- Some outcomes did not show statistically significant changes.
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This study contributes to evidence on DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention and Body Mass Index, DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention and Blood Pressure.
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DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Body Mass Index
Behavioral & Lifestyle
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Blood Pressure
Behavioral & Lifestyle
- ImpactScore™
- 50
- Neutral
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention → Adipokine and Angiogenic Markers
Behavioral & Lifestyle
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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Does DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention improve hdl cholesterol?
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention appears to improve HDL cholesterol.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HDL cholesterol
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention improve HbA1c?
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention appears to improve HbA1c.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention improve urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio?
DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention appears to improve Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention affect bmi?
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of DialBetesPlus mobile health intervention for BMI.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
BMI
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | neutral | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
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