RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06663813

Enhancing Preventative Health Behaviors Among Emergency Department Hyperglycemic Patients

Enhancing Proactive and Preventative Health Behaviors Among Hyperglycemic Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department

Sponsor

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Enrollment

400 participants

Start Date

Oct 29, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Type 2 Diabetes Hyperglycemia

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to increase Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus knowledge and awareness among patients who present to the Emergency Department with hyperglycemia. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How do patients view their risk of developing type 2 diabetes based on their demographics and behaviors? * Does giving patient education increase patient knowledge, leading to healthier behaviors? Researchers will assess if the educational intervention increases diabetes knowledge and positive health behaviors among Emergency Department hyperglycemic patients. Participants will: * Receive the educational packet (intervention) alongside standard Emergency Care. * Take pre-survey at time of Emergency Department visit and post- survey two weeks later.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a brief counseling and education program delivered in the emergency room can help people with high blood sugar (glucose of 200 mg/dL or above) — with or without a prior diabetes diagnosis — take better steps to manage their health and reduce future risks. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You are a patient at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital's Emergency Department - Your blood sugar is 200 mg/dL or higher at the time of your visit - You speak English **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are under 18 years old - Your blood sugar is below 200 mg/dL Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALEducational Intervention

Utilizing the Health Belief model, educational materials detailing diabetes risk factors to address perceived susceptibility, diabetes severity and complications to address perceived severity, and PCP follow-up information and medication assistance programs to address perceived barriers will be provided.