CompletedNot Applicable

Family Model Diabetes Self-Management Education in Faith Based Organizations

United States321 participantsStarted 2022-04-21

Plain-language summary

This study's objective is to conduct a cluster randomized control study that evaluates the effectiveness of F-DSME (Family Model Diabetes Self-Management Education) when delivered in a group setting in Marshallese Faith Based Organizations (FBO). The F-DSME has shown to be effective when delivered in patients' homes, and the proposed research will allow us to determine the F-DSME's effectiveness in a FBO setting.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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Inclusion Criteria: * self-reported Marshallese * 18 years of age or older * have T2D (defined as having an HbA1c equal to or greater than 6.5) * have at least one family member willing to take part Exclusion Criteria: * has received DSME in the past five years * has a condition that makes it unlikely that the participant will be able to follow the protocol, such as terminal illness, non-ambulatory, severe mental illness, severely impaired vision or hearing, eating disorder * plans to move out of the geographic region

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Glycemic Control, Measured by Change in Adjusted Mean HbA1c(%) From Baseline at various time points

Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Post-intervention, 6 Months Post-intervention, 12 Months Post-intervention, 18 Months Post-intervention, 24 Months Post-intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04256486

SponsorUniversity of Arkansas

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-22

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