Caregiver Support for Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes
Joint Patient and Caregiver Intervention for Older African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Type 2 Diabetes
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 50 – 120
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Health Services Research
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for older African Americans with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and their informal caregivers. Participants will receive support through phone sessions focused on diabetes education and community needs over six months.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am at least 50 years old.
- I identify as Black or African American.
- I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and my blood sugar is not well controlled.
- I can communicate in English.
- I have a family member or close friend willing to support me in the study.
You may not be able to join if
- I have significant mental confusion or dementia.
- I have a history of alcohol or drug abuse.
- I am currently experiencing psychosis or an acute mental disorder.
- I have a life expectancy of less than 6 months.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
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.
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Eligibility Criteria
Patient Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age ≥50 years of age;
2. Self-identified as Black/African American;
3. Clinical diagnosis of T2DM and poorly controlled, defined as HbA1c ≥8% at the screening visit;
4. Able to communicate in English; and
5. Has an informal caregiver (family member or close friend wil…
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