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Accessible and Inclusive Diabetes Telecoaching Self-Management Program

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Diabete Type 2
Disability Physical
Interventions
Behavioral: AI4DM
Behavioral: Attention-control
Registration Number
NCT04927377
Lead Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop and pilot test an accessible and inclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted, individualized, family-focused lifestyle modification intervention (AI4DM) for glycemic control in people with disabilities.

Detailed Description

The AI4DM study will use a two-arm randomized control trial design. Eligible and consented participants will be assigned to one of two groups: 1) AI4DM intervention group with telecoaching support, and 2) attention-control group. The active intervention period will include six months of weekly and bi-weekly telecoaching calls followed by six months of follow-up and technology access, but no telecoaching calls.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
90
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus,
  • Living with a permanent physical disability such as spinal cord injury (SCI), spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, stroke, etc.
  • Ability to converse and read in English
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Current enrollment in any diabetes-related intervention
  • Severe untreated depression in the past six months
  • Major cardiac event in the past twelve months
  • Uncontrolled blood pressure
  • Resting tachycardia
  • Renal failure
  • Severe peripheral neuropathy
  • Unavailability of a smartphone
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
AI4DM Intervention GroupAI4DM-
Attention-control GroupAttention-control-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Glycemic Management48 weeks

Measured using HbA1c

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Family Support48 weeks

Measured using the Diabetes Social Support Questionnaire - Family Version (DSSQ-Family); Minimum score = -5 maximum score = 15; Higher score represents better outcome

Self-efficacy48 weeks

Measured using Diabetes Empowerment Scale; Minimum score = 1; maximum score = 5; Higher score represents better outcome

Health Information Technology48 weeks

Measured using The eHealth Literacy Scale

Telehealth Dashboard Usability48 weeks

Measured using the System Usability Scale; Maximum item score (Strongly agree) = 5, minimum item score (Strongly disagree) = 1; Higher scores represent better outcomes

Health Technology Usability48 weeks

Measured using the Health Information Usability Evaluation Scale (Health-ITUES)

Psychological distress48 weeks

Measured using Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS); Minimum score = 1, maximum score = 6; Higher score represents worse outcome

Diabetes Quality of life48 weeks

Measured using the DQoL (Diabetes Quality of Life Measure) Questionnaire; Minimum score =1; maximum score = 5; Higher score represents worse outcome

Physical Activity48 weeks

Measured using Godin leisure-time exercise questionnaire; Minimum score = 0; Maximum score = unknown; Higher score represents better outcome

Dietary intake48 weeks

Measured using The UK Diabetes and Diet Questionnaire

Medication Adherence48 weeks

Measured using the Medication Adherence Rating Scale

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

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