Diabetes Education and Support for Type 2 Diabetes
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will test the preliminary efficacy of a nurse case-manager, telephone-delivered intervention that provides diabetes self-management education and skills training and resolves the unmet social needs of older African Americans with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes by randomizing 100 African Americans aged 50 years and older with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes to the Combined Diabetes Education/Skills Training and Social Needs Resolution (DM Social Needs) Intervention (n=50) and usual care (n=50) arms. The aims of this study are: Aim 1: Test the preliminary efficacy of the DM Social Needs intervention on clinical outcomes in older AAs with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Aim 2: Test the preliminary efficacy of the DM Social Needs intervention on patient reported outcomes in older AAs with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes.
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 doctor.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment DM Social Needs, Combined Diabetes Education/Skills Training and Social Needs Resolution Intervention, DM Social Needs Intervention, Usual Care, Standard Care, Conventional Care for Type 2 Diabetes?
Research shows that combining diabetes education with social support can improve self-care and lifestyle behaviors in people with type 2 diabetes. Programs that include social learning and support, such as group consultations and peer support, have been found to enhance patient knowledge and psychosocial functioning, which are important for managing diabetes effectively.12345
Is the Diabetes Education and Support for Type 2 Diabetes treatment safe for humans?
What makes the DM Social Needs treatment for Type 2 Diabetes unique?
The DM Social Needs treatment is unique because it combines diabetes education and skills training with addressing social needs, which can impact diabetes management. This approach includes navigation to resources and support from community health workers, aiming to improve self-management and address disparities in diabetes care.1591011
Research Team
Aprill Z Dawson, PhD, MPH
Principal Investigator
Medical College of Wisconsin
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for African Americans aged 50 or older with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes (HbA1C levels of at least 8%). Participants must self-identify as Black and have a diagnosis of T2DM. Those with significant dementia, involvement in other diabetes trials, substance abuse issues, or a life expectancy less than six months cannot join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive the DM Social Needs intervention, including diabetes education and skills training, and resolution of social needs via telephone
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in glycemic control and other outcomes after the intervention
Treatment Details
Interventions
- DM Social Needs
- Usual Care
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Medical College of Wisconsin
Lead Sponsor