Key finding
Recruitment rate of 93%.
This study evaluated the feasibility of a mobile health-supported physical activity intervention for adults with recently diagnosed Type 2 diabetes, finding high recruitment and retention rates.
Evidence strength
Moderate confidence
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
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Population
Young Adult (19–39), Middle Aged (40-64), Male, Female, Asia-Pacific (APAC), with T2 Diabetes
Intervention
MOTIVATE-T2D
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Long-Term (1–5 y)
Primary outcome
Recruitment Rate
Comparator
Active Control
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Study focus
This study evaluated the feasibility of a mobile health-supported physical activity intervention for adults with recently diagnosed Type 2 diabetes, finding high recruitment and retention rates.
These findings are significant as they suggest that mobile health interventions can effectively support lifestyle changes in adults with Type 2 diabetes, which is crucial for managing the condition and preventing complications. Improved adherence to exercise and better metabolic control can lead to enhanced overall health and quality of life for these individuals.
The study's effectiveness remains unclear due to the lack of statistical significance in some outcomes. Findings may not be generalizable beyond the enrolled population. Potential confounding factors were not fully addressed.
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Katie H, Jonathan L, Robert A, et al. Feasibility of a Mobile Health-Supported Home-Delivered Physical Activity Intervention for Adults with Recently Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomised Controlled Trial. BMJ Open. 2025;15(3):e092260. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2024-092260
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MOTIVATE-T2D participants were more likely to start (OR 10.4) and maintain purposeful exercise at 6 months (OR 7.1) and 12 months (OR 2.9).
HbA1c levels decreased by 5% at 6 months and by 2% at 12 months from baseline.
Systolic blood pressure decreased by 1 mm Hg at 6 months and by 4 mm Hg at 12 months from baseline.
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This study contributes evidence to Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission and Adherence to Purposeful Exercise, HbA1c, Participant retention at 6 months, and 2 more.
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Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission
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The primary outcomes reported in this study.
Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Adherence to Purposeful Exercise
Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Adherence to Purposeful Exercise
Evidence profile
Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → HbA1c
Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → HbA1c
Evidence profile
Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Participant retention at 6 months
Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Participant retention at 6 months
Evidence profile
Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Recruitment Rate
Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Recruitment Rate
Evidence profile
Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Systolic blood pressure
Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission → Systolic blood pressure
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This study contributes to evidence on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Adherence to Purposeful Exercise, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs and Participant retention at 6 months.
This study contributes to the evidence on the following intervention-outcome relationships.
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Behavioral & Lifestyle
Behavioral & Lifestyle
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All studies measuring Adherence to Purposeful Exercise
Measures Adherence to Purposeful Exercise as a key outcome.
All studies measuring Blood Pressure
Measures Blood Pressure as a key outcome.
All studies on Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs
Contributes to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs evidence base.
All studies measuring Participant retention at 6 months
Measures Participant retention at 6 months as a key outcome.
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Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Programs may improve HbA1c.
ConsensusScore™: Results are generally consistent across studies.
Ranked evidence signals
HbA1c
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 41.7 | neutral | ConsensusScore™ Generally Consistent | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 24 supporting studies with generally 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 Blood Pressure.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Systolic blood pressure
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 54.2 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on 4 supporting studies and existing graph evidence signals.
Limitations
Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission appears to improve Adherence to Purposeful Exercise.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Adherence to Purposeful Exercise
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 54.2 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes remission appears to improve Participant retention at 6 months.
ConsensusScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Participant retention at 6 months
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 54.2 | strong positive | ConsensusScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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