TOD Program for Type 2 Diabetes
(TOD Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests the TOD program, which helps American Indian families manage type 2 diabetes through home-based coaching on healthy living. It targets adults with diabetes and their children, aiming to improve their health by promoting good habits and reducing stress. The Together on Diabetes (TOD) program was developed through community-based participatory research and has been tested in multiple studies involving American Indian youth and their families.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It is best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your healthcare provider.
Is the TOD Program for Type 2 Diabetes safe for humans?
How is the TOD treatment for type 2 diabetes different from other treatments?
The TOD Program for Type 2 Diabetes is unique because it focuses on a collaborative approach to managing diabetes, potentially involving structured education and lifestyle interventions, which may differ from traditional medication-based treatments. This approach emphasizes community support and lifestyle changes, which can be more sustainable and empowering for patients.678910
What data supports the effectiveness of the TOD treatment for Type 2 Diabetes?
Research shows that self-management support programs, which are part of the TOD treatment, can improve diabetes outcomes by addressing personal challenges and enhancing patient engagement. Additionally, social support interventions, similar to those in TOD, have been found to improve self-care and diabetes management.1112131415
Who Is on the Research Team?
Melissa Walls, PhD
Principal Investigator
Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for American Indian adult caregivers with type 2 diabetes and their children aged 10-16. Adults must be over 18, speak English, live near participating reservations, and have a confirmed diabetes diagnosis. Children must also speak English and be willing to participate in the study.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
The 14-lesson intervention program delivered in the participant's home by local Family Health Coaches over a 6-month period
Assessment
Participants complete assessments at baseline, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months to evaluate various health outcomes
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Ripple Effects Mapping (optional)
Participants may be invited to participate in a session for discussions and mapping of the intervention effects
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Together Overcoming Diabetes (TOD)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Collaborator