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Trial reportScientific reports2025

Preliminary effectiveness and feasibility of ASHA-led mobile health intervention for diabetes care in Indian primary health care settings.

Abhinav Bassi, Varun Arora, Sumaiya Arfin, Oommen John, Kavita Yadav, Devarsetty Praveen, O P Kalra, S V Madhu, Vivekanand Jha

Abstract readMulticenter StudyRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Scientific reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. Balancing innovative medical devices with public health policies.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Abhinav BassiThe George Institute for Global Health, UNSW, New Delhi, India.
Varun AroraPandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma, University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
Sumaiya ArfinThe George Institute for Global Health, UNSW, New Delhi, India.
Oommen JohnThe George Institute for Global Health, UNSW, New Delhi, India.
Kavita YadavThe George Institute for Global Health, UNSW, New Delhi, India.
Devarsetty PraveenThe George Institute for Global Health, UNSW, New Delhi, India.
O P KalraSantosh Medical College & Hospital, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
S V MadhuUniversity College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India.
Vivekanand JhaThe George Institute for Global Health, UNSW, New Delhi, India. v.jha@imperial.ac.uk.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Diabetes management in resource-limited settings faces challenges in screening, guideline-based treatment, and healthcare access. The IMPACT Diabetes study evaluated a community-based, technology-enabled task-shifting intervention for diabetes care in India. A cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted in 16 villages/peri-urban areas across 8 primary health centers (PHCs) in two states in India. Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) screened 1,785 community participants, identifying 418 individuals with diabetes. The intervention group received nine months of CDSS-supported care delivered by ASHAs under physician supervision, while the control group received usual care. The primary outcome was the proportion of participants achieving ≥ 0·5% reduction in glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) from baseline. Secondary outcomes included healthcare utilization and medication adherence. A significantly higher proportion of intervention participants achieved HbA1c reduction ≥ 0·5% compared to the control group (21.8% vs. 10.3%, p < 0.05). Intervention participants had more frequent physician visits (85·0% vs. 29·8%), higher glucose-lowering medication adherence (63·0% vs. 43·1%, p < 0·05), and better engagement with diabetes management practices. Qualitative findings demonstrated that the intervention was acceptable and feasible for patients, ASHAs, and physicians, empowering ASHAs in chronic disease care. This study demonstrates that task-shifting and digital health tools can improve diabetes outcomes in low-resource settings. Future research should explore long-term sustainability and cost-effectiveness.

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Diabetes MellitusPrimary Health CareTelemedicineAdultCommunity Health WorkersFeasibility StudiesFemaleGlycated HemoglobinHumansIndiaMaleMedication AdherenceMiddle AgedGlycated HemoglobinASHABlood glucoseClinical decision support systemDiabetesFrontline health workersMHealth

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PMID41120559
PMCPMC12540789

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