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Official title Joint Patient and Caregiver Intervention for Older African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06279637
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study will test the preliminary efficacy of a joint patient/informal caregiver telephone-delivered intervention that includes diabetes education; problem solving around social needs; and behavioral activation for older African Americans with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes by randomizing 100 patient/caregiver dyads to the Joint Home intervention (n=50) and usual care (n=50) arms. The aims of the study are: Aim 1: To test the preliminary efficacy of home-based, joint patient and caregiver intervention (Joint Home-DM-BAT) on patient clinical outcomes (hemoglobin A1c, blood pressure, and LDL-Cholesterol).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 50 to 120
You may be able to join if
- Patient
- Age ≥50 years of age;
- Self-identified as Black/African American;
- Clinical diagnosis of T2DM and poorly controlled, defined as HbA1c ≥8% at the screening visit;
- Able to communicate in English; and
You likely can't join if
- Mental confusion at screening assessment suggesting significant dementia;
- Alcohol or drug abuse/dependency at screening assessment;
- Active psychosis or acute mental disorder at screening assessment; and
- Life expectancy \<6 months at screening.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patient
- Age ≥50 years of age;
- Self-identified as Black/African American;
- Clinical diagnosis of T2DM and poorly controlled, defined as HbA1c ≥8% at the screening visit;
- Able to communicate in English; and
- Has an informal caregiver (family member or close friend willing to participate in the study for 6 months. Caregiver
- Willing to attend 4, one-hour sessions with the study participant;
- Willing to support the study participant for study duration (6 months); and
- Willing to complete brief baseline, 3- and 6-month assessments. Patient/Caregiver
- Mental confusion at screening assessment suggesting significant dementia;
- Alcohol or drug abuse/dependency at screening assessment;
- Active psychosis or acute mental disorder at screening assessment; and
- Life expectancy \<6 months at screening.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 50 years to 120 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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