Key finding
No significant between-group differences were observed for primary outcomes (aOR 1.0, 95% CI 0.7-1.3, P =.74).
This study evaluated the effectiveness of an AI-enabled mHealth intervention for diabetes prevention in rural India, finding no significant differences in key outcomes between intervention and control groups.
Evidence strength
Moderate confidence
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
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Population
Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64), Male, Female, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with T2 Diabetes
Intervention
AI-enabled personalized mHealth messaging intervention (mDiabetes)
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Primary outcome
Physical activity goal achievement
Comparator
Traditional mHealth messaging
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Study focus
This study evaluated the effectiveness of an AI-enabled mHealth intervention for diabetes prevention in rural India, finding no significant differences in key outcomes between intervention and control groups.
Understanding the effectiveness of mHealth interventions is crucial for developing strategies to prevent diabetes, especially in rural areas where access to healthcare is limited. The findings suggest that simply using AI for personalized messaging may not be sufficient to drive meaningful health behavior changes.
The study design was quasi-experimental, limiting causal inferences. Sample size and demographic diversity may affect generalizability. Outcomes measured may not capture all relevant health behaviors.
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Amaryllis M, Stefano B, Aditya PT, et al. Effectiveness of an AI-Enabled mHealth Intervention for Diabetes Prevention in Rural India: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2025;27:e79283. doi:10.2196/79283
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Physical activity goal achievement showed no significant differences (aOR 1.0, P =.74).
Daily fruit intake was modestly higher in the intervention group (aOR 1.4, P =.24).
Mean BMI difference at endline was -0.0 kg/m² (P =.95).
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This study contributes evidence to SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion and Body Mass Index (BMI) change, Engagement in Farm Work, Fruit and vegetable intake, and 4 more.
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SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion
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SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Body Mass Index (BMI) change
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Body Mass Index (BMI) change
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SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Engagement in Farm Work
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Engagement in Farm Work
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SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Fruit and vegetable intake
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Fruit and vegetable intake
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SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Odds of helping with household chores
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Odds of helping with household chores
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SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Odds of stair use
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Odds of stair use
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SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Odds of walking for chores
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Odds of walking for chores
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SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)
SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion → Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)
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This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Physical Activity Levels.
This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
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Contributes to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs evidence base.
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Measures Physical Activity Levels as a key outcome.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve Physical Activity Levels.
ConsensusScore™: Results are consistent across studies.
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Physical activity level (MET-minutes per week)
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 48.2 | moderate positive | ConsensusScore™ Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 4 supporting studies with consistent results and a positive effect signal.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs for Body Mass Index.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Body Mass Index (BMI) change
EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 37.0 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 8 supporting studies and existing graph evidence signals.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion for Engagement in Farm Work.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Engagement in Farm Work
EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 37.0 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Current evidence does not show a clear benefit of SMS text messaging behavioral intervention for health promotion for Fruit and vegetable intake.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
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Fruit and vegetable intake
EvidenceScore™ Limited | EvidenceScore™ 37.0 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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