Diabetes BOOST Program for Type 2 Diabetes
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The specific aims of this project are to culturally adapt the DM-BOOST intervention for Latinx patients, usability test 'DM-BOOST para Latinx' to optimize cultural appropriateness and patient engagement and conduct a feasibility evaluation of DM-BOOST para Latinx. These aims will be accomplished via a community-based participatory research approach in collaboration with clinical, community and patient partners. This project will inform subsequent proposals to evaluate implementation of DM-BOOST in the UMass Memorial Health Care system.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Daniel Amante, PhD, MPH
Principal Investigator
UMass Chan Medical School
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Hispanic/Latinx adults over 18 with type 2 diabetes who prefer to speak Spanish and have completed a diabetes self-management training in the past year. It's not suitable for those with cognitive impairments, pregnant women, or current prisoners.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants complete a baseline survey, receive DSMT referral, and engage in self-care education via secure messages, text messages, and video calls. They also complete a telehealth training video call and set personalized goals.
Follow-up
Participants complete a 3-month follow-up survey and qualitative interview to assess diabetes treatment satisfaction and self-efficacy.
Extended Follow-up
Participants' HbA1c values are monitored to determine the impact of the intervention, with data obtained through EHR chart review.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Diabetes BOOST
- Usual Care
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Daniel Amante
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Collaborator