Financial Incentives for Type 2 Diabetes
(LIFT-FINANCE Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The overarching aim of this proposal is to test the efficacy of financial incentives in improving HbA1c, blood pressure, and quality of life in food insecure adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. Using a clinical trial design, the investigators will randomize food insecure adults with type 2 diabetes to one of three financial incentive structures in combination with monthly mailings that will include diabetes education, healthy recipes, and meal planning resources.
How does the financial incentives treatment for type 2 diabetes differ from other treatments?
The financial incentives treatment for type 2 diabetes is unique because it uses monetary rewards to motivate patients to improve their blood sugar control, unlike traditional treatments that focus on medication or lifestyle changes alone. This approach is particularly novel as it explores different structures of financial incentives to see which is most effective, especially in African American populations.123
Who Is on the Research Team?
Rebekah J Walker, PhD
Principal Investigator
University at Buffalo
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 21 with type 2 diabetes, an HbA1c of 9 or higher, and who struggle to afford food. They must speak English and not have dementia, drug/alcohol dependency, severe mental disorders, be in another diabetes study, or have less than a six-month life expectancy.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive financial incentives and diabetes education for 6 months
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in glycemic control, blood pressure, and quality of life
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Diabetes Education
- Glycemic Control Financial Incentive
- Monthly Unconditional Financial Incentive
- Weekly Food Purchasing Financial Incentive
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Medical College of Wisconsin
Lead Sponsor
State University of New York at Buffalo
Lead Sponsor