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Behavioral Intervention

Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) plus Tai Chi Easy (TCE)™ for Type 2 Diabetes

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Research Sponsored by University of Arizona

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Diagnosed with T2DM

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up pre and post-intervention at 6-weeks

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Study Summary

This trial aims to make diabetes care and education more accessible for adults aged 40-64 with Type 2 Diabetes who can't attend classes due to their work schedule. The program will combine a diabetes

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 40-64 with Type 2 Diabetes who struggle to attend regular diabetes education due to work. Participants need internet access, a smart phone, and the ability to use a smart ring. They should be willing to do online classes and surveys.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests combining Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) with Tai Chi Easy (TCE)™. It involves attending online DSMES and TCE sessions twice weekly for six weeks, aiming to improve physical and psychological health.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves educational support and exercise through Tai Chi, side effects may include typical exercise-related issues like muscle soreness or strain but are generally minimal.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ pre-intervention (self-report)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~pre-intervention (self-report)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and pre-intervention (self-report) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

Study Feasibility: Intervention acceptability

Study Feasibility: Intervention appropriateness

Study Feasibility: Intervention feasibility

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Secondary outcome measures

Objective measures using an Oura Ring: Heart Rate Variability

Objective measures using an Oura Ring: Physical Activity

Objective measures using an Oura Ring: Sleep

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) plus Tai Chi Easy (TCE)™Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will be asked to attend 45 minutes of DSMES and 45 min of TCE twice a week for 6 weeks. All classes will be recorded and available online and can viewed at a time when it is most convenient to accommodate working adults.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ArizonaLead Sponsor

514 Previous Clinical Trials

148,564 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which specific criteria must individuals meet in order to be considered suitable candidates for enrollment in this medical study?

"To be considered eligible for this clinical trial, individuals should have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and fall within the age range of 40 to 64. The study aims to enroll a total of 30 participants."

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What is the primary objective of conducting this clinical trial?

"The primary aim of this clinical trial is to assess the safety of the intervention through a pre- and post-intervention evaluation at a 6-week time frame. Secondary outcomes include self-reported physical health, specifically height measured in inches; objective measures using an Oura Ring, specifically daily total physical activity measured in number of steps; and self-reported physical health related to blood pressure, which will be measured in millimeters of mercury (mm/Hg)."

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Are patients currently able to enroll in this ongoing medical study?

"You are right. Based on the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this specific study is not currently recruiting participants. It was initially posted on January 1st, 2024 and recently updated on December 12th, 2023. However, it's worth noting that there are currently 1460 other ongoing studies actively seeking eligible patients for participation."

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