Understanding of Genetic Risk Information for Type 2 Diabetes
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Receiving results via genetic counselor
- Registration Number
- NCT01186354
- Lead Sponsor
- Duke University
- Brief Summary
This research study is being conducted to learn about how health and genetic literacy (i.e., how well a person understands health and genetic information) affects a person's ability to understand genetic risk information for Type 2 diabetes and whether that person chooses to change their lifestyle and health behaviors to reduce their risk. The investigators also want to learn if the manner in which the genetic risk information is communicated affects the level of understanding and potential behavior changes. Participants will be tested for genetic risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and will received results either via a web-based computer program, or in-person from a genetic counselor.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 300
- Ages 18 or older
- Speak fluent English
- Have an email address and access to the internet
- Not diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Receiving results via web-based program Receiving results via genetic counselor participants will receive genetic risk results for Type 2 diabetes via a web-based program that they access on their own
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Accurate understanding of genetic risk information assessed at follow-up 1 week, 3 months and 6 months after receiving results
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Impact on behavior change assessed upon follow-up (3 mon, 6 mon)
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Duke University Medical Center
🇺🇸Durham, North Carolina, United States