English Diabetes Self-Management Program

Trial ID or NCT#

NCT00684086

Status

not recruiting iconNOT RECRUITING

Purpose

We propose a diabetes self-management program evaluation and dissemination project with three components. 1. A six-month randomized trial to evaluate the effect of a community-based small group Diabetes Self Management Program (DSMP) on the health related quality of life, metabolic control and health care utilization of people with type 2 diabetes. 2. A long-term (12 month) longitudinal evaluation of the same program. 3. Two 5 day workshops to train others in California in how to lead and administer the program.

Official Title

English Diabetes Self-Management Program

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: Older than 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Inclusion Criteria:
  1. - Individuals with prior diagnosis of type 2 Diabetes. - Able to speak and comprehend English. - Able to give and complete consent forms. - Able to complete baseline questionnaire and 2-3 follow-up questionnaires either in writing or by telephone. - Able to attend respective community meetings or allow study staff to collect the following metabolic test measures: provide 3 drops of blood for Hemoglobin A1c and cholesterol HDL test (administered by subject), blood pressure measure, height and weight measures. - Able to attend the Peer-Led Community-Based Diabetes Self-Management Program workshops offered once a week for six weeks at a community site near subjects residence.
Exclusion Criteria:
  1. - Individuals not diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. - Individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. - Pregnant women, including those diagnosed with gestational diabetes. - Individuals who have been in active treatment for cancer in the past yar. - Individuals not able to speak or comprehend English. - Individuals who are currently or have previously participated in a similar program or study. - Individuals that are not able to give consent or complete consent forms, and other study related forms such as questionnaires. - Individuals who are not able and willing to provide metabolic test data. - Individuals not able to attend the 6-week community classes in the target counties in California.

Investigator(s)

Kate Lorig

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Contact

kate lorig
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