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Diabetes Go Mobile! Pilot Study

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Diabetes
Interventions
Behavioral: Behavior intervention with smart phone based self-monitoring
Behavioral: Behavior intervention with paper diary based self-monitoring
Registration Number
NCT02858648
Lead Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine whether a behavioral lifestyle intervention using mobile smart phone technology for self-monitoring can lead to greater improvements in diabetes outcomes.

Detailed Description

The investigators will conduct a pilot randomized controlled clinical trial to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a behavioral lifestyle intervention on weight, glycemic control, and vascular inflammatory marker outcomes. A total of 26 overweight or obese patients with type 2 diabetes will be recruited from an underserved minority community health center in Houston, TX. They were randomly assigned into one of the three groups: 1) Behavior intervention with smart phone based self-monitoring, 2) Behavior intervention with paper diary based self-monitoring, and 3) Usual care group. Both Mobile and Paper groups received a total of 11 group sessions and 1 individual session in a 6-month intervention. Mobile group received an android-based smart phone with two applications loaded to help them record their diet, physical activity, weight, and blood glucose, while the paper group is using paper diaries for these recordings.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
26
Inclusion Criteria
  • 21 to 74 years of age
  • BMI≥ 25 kg/m2
  • Self-reported being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for at least 6 months
  • Currently monitor blood glucose and has a blood glucose meter
  • Be able to read and write in English
Exclusion Criteria
  • Previously participated in a structured lifestyle intervention, such as Look AHEAD in the last 12 months
  • Current pregnant /nursing or plan to become pregnant in the next 6 months
  • In addition to their diabetes condition, presence of a current serious illness or unstable condition requiring supervision on a special diet and limiting their ability to perform physical activity level.
  • Current treatment for a severe psychological disorder
  • Planned vacation, absences, or relocation in the next 6 months

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Behavior intervention with smart phone based self-monitoringBehavior intervention with smart phone based self-monitoringPatients in this group were asked to attend 11 group and 1 individual session over 6 months, and received a smartphone with two downloaded applications to monitor diet, physical activity, weight, and blood glucose (connected with a blue tooth glucometer) throughout 6 months.
Behavior intervention with paper diary based self-monitoringBehavior intervention with paper diary based self-monitoringPatients in this group were asked to attend 11 group sessions and 1 individual session over 6 months, and received paper diaries along with a calorie counter booklet, weight scale, food scale, and pedometer to monitor diet, physical activity, weight, and blood glucose throughout 6 months.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Weight as assessed by the Tanita Scalebaseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change in Glycemic control as assessed by HbA1c levelsbaseline, 3 months, 6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Dietary intake as measured by the Automated Self-administered 24-hour Dietary Recall (ASA24™) version 1baseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change in Physical Activity as assessed by accelerometerbaseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change in Physical Activity as assessed by IPAQ-Short Formbaseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change in Blood pressure as assessed by automated blood pressure cuffbaseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change in Waist circumferencebaseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change in Inflammation as assessed by C-reactive protein levelsbaseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change in Inflammation as assessed by IL-6 levelsbaseline, 3 months, 6 months
Percent attendance at group sessions6 months
Percent adherence to self-monitoring6 months
Change in Health literacy as measured by the Newest Vital Sign health literacy assessmentbaseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change in Depression as measured by the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)baseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change in Diabetes Self-Care as Assessed by the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Expanded Versionbaseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change in Quality of life as assessed by the PROMIS Globalbaseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change in Clinical utility as assessed by the PROMIS 57baseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change in Perceived Stress as measured by the Perceived Stress Scalebaseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change in Sleep Quality as assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Indexbaseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change in Medication Adherence as assessed by the Morisky medication adherence questionnairebaseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change in Sleepiness. Assessed by the Epworth Sleepiness Scalebaseline, 3 months, 6 months
Change in Self-efficacy for diabetes as assessed by the Self-efficacy for diabetes measurebaseline, 3 months, 6 months

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

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Houston, Texas, United States

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