Peer Support for Type 2 Diabetes Management
OASIS: Peer Support for T2DM in Appalachia (Peer Participant)
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 55 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Health Services Research
- Participants needed
- 76 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for older adults with unmanaged type 2 diabetes who live in rural Kentucky. Participants will receive support from trained peer coaches to help manage their diabetes and set personal goals.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 55 years old or older
- I live in a rural county in Kentucky
- I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
- My HbA1c level is 7.5% or higher
- I passed a cognitive assessment given by the study team
- I speak English
You may not be able to join if
- I am younger than 55 years old
- I do not live in a rural county in Kentucky
- I do not have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
- My HbA1c level is below 7.5%
- I have cognitive impairment
- I do not speak English
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
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of peer coaching models in older adults with unmanaged type two diabetes. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Are peer coaching models effective at promoting Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus self-management?
* If effective, which facets of the peer model are most effective? Peer coaches will undergo peer coach training.
* Reach out to peer…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age greater than or equal to 55 years
* Resident in Rural Kentucky
* Positive Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
* HbA1c greater than or equal to 7.5%
* Passing score on cognitive assessment administered by study personnel
* English Speaking
Exclusion Criteria:
* Age less…
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