RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06336122

OASIS: Peer Support for T2DM in Appalachia (Peer Participant)

Older Adults Using Social Support to Improve Self-Care: Adaptation, Implementation, and Feasibility of Peer Support for Older Adults With T2DM in Appalachia.

Sponsor

University of Kentucky

Enrollment

76 participants

Start Date

Nov 20, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of peer coaching models in older adults with unmanaged type two diabetes. The main questions it aims to answer are: Are peer coaching models effective at promoting Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus self-management? If effective, which facets of the peer model are most effective? Peer coaches will Undergo peer coach training. Reach out to peer participants on a weekly/biweekly time frame to discuss self-management and goal setting. Retain records of contact, topics discussed, and general notes on interactions. Researchers will compare differences in the frequency of contact, as well as how peer coaches were matched to peer participants to see if efficacy of the intervention is altered between groups.

Eligibility

Min Age: 55 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study (called OASIS) is testing whether a peer support program — where trained community members with type 2 diabetes help others manage their condition — can improve blood sugar control in adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes living in rural Kentucky. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 55 years or older - You live in a rural Kentucky county - You have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes - Your HbA1c (average blood sugar over 3 months) is 7.5% or higher - You pass a brief cognitive assessment - You speak English **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 55 years old - You do not live in a rural Kentucky county - You do not have type 2 diabetes, or your HbA1c is below 7.5% - You have cognitive impairment - You do not speak English Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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