NCT06279637 · Medical College of Wisconsin
Joint Patient and Caregiver Intervention for Older African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes
What this study is about
This study will test the preliminary effectiveness 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) treatment group$1. The aims of the study are: Aim 1: To test the preliminary effectiveness of home-based, joint patient and caregiver intervention (Joint Home-DM-BAT) on patient clinical outcomes (hemoglobin A1c, blood pressure, and LDL-Cholesterol). Aim 2: To test the preliminary effectiveness of home-based, joint patient and caregiver intervention (Joint Home-DM-BAT) Joint Home DM-BAT on patient quality of life. Aim 3: To test the preliminary effectiveness of home-based, joint patient and caregiver intervention (Joint Home-DM-BAT) on caregiver quality of life and caregiver burden.
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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). Aim 2: To test the preliminary efficacy of home-based, joint patient and caregiver intervention (Joint Home-DM-BAT) Joint Home DM-BAT on patient quality of life. Aim 3: To test the preliminary efficacy of home-based, joint patient and caregiver intervention (Joint Home-DM-BAT) on caregiver quality of life and caregiver burden.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- 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 Inclusion Criteria:
- 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
Exclusion criteria
- 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.
Where
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Frequently asked questions
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Is it safe to participate?
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Will I be compensated?
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Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jul 29, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations