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Behavioral Intervention

Education and Support for Diabetes

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Recruiting

Led By Christina R Whitehouse

Research Sponsored by Villanova University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Existing and/or new diagnosis of T2DM

Age 18 and older

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline and six months

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Study Summary

This trial will provide education, support and food to a diverse and high-risk population with diabetes or at risk of developing diabetes.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 who use a food pantry, have diabetes or high HbA1c levels indicating diabetes, and can consent to participate. They must speak English or Spanish and have a mobile device for text messages. It's not for those under 18, without diabetes, unable to consent, lacking mobile access, or speaking other languages.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests a program combining diabetes self-management education with support (DSMES) and nutrition aid at a food pantry. Participants will learn through web modules in English/Spanish about managing diabetes and receive texts, group sessions, peer mentorship by health professionals for 12 weeks while getting suitable food.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this intervention involves education and nutritional guidance rather than medication, typical drug side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience lifestyle adjustment challenges or stress related to new dietary habits.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

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I am 18 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline and three months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline and three months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and three months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in Diabetes knowledge

Secondary outcome measures

Change in Diabetes Self-Efficacy

Change in Hemoglobin A1c

Change in eating behaviors

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Education and SupportExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

online education and support meetings

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Villanova UniversityLead Sponsor

6 Previous Clinical Trials

3,165 Total Patients Enrolled

Christina R WhitehousePrincipal InvestigatorVillanova University

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any vacancies for individuals to join this research initiative?

"As confirmed on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular medical trial is no longer recruiting participants - the initial posting was made on September 1st 2023 and it has not been updated since May 1st 2023. On a positive note, there are 1133 other studies accepting patients at present."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Screening and Nutrition for Patients With Diabetes: A Pilot Study

2023. "Screening and Nutrition for Patients With Diabetes: A Pilot Study". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05674110.