Improving Appetite Self-Regulation in African American Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A Digital Intervention
Status: Recruiting
Location: See all (2) locations...
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The purpose of this 6-month randomized clinical trial is to examine the feasibility of recruitment, attendance, retention, program adherence, and satisfaction of a digital application designed, Centering Appetite to improve glucose scores (HbA1c) and binge eating in African American adults with type 2 diabetes. Intervention participants will receive type 2 diabetes education and web-based lessons on appetite self-regulation. Participants will also receive a Fitbit to monitor daily physical activity. The investigators will follow up with participants at six months.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 75
Healthy Volunteers: t
View:
⁃ Individuals are eligible if they
• identify as a Non-Hispanic, AA
• are over 18 years of age
• have an A1c value \> 7.5
• have a working Smartphone
• complete binge eating screening
Locations
United States
North Carolina
Rachel W. Goode
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Kannapolis
UNC Nutrition Research Institute
RECRUITING
Kannapolis
Contact Information
Primary
Ramine Alexander, PhD, MPH
raminea@unc.edu
704-250-5093
Backup
Rachel Goode, PhD, MPH, LCSW
rwgoode@email.unc.edu
919-962-6429
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-01-22
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-02-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Experimental: DSMES + ASE intervention Appetite Self-Regulation (Centering Appetite)
The Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) + Appetite Self-Regulation (ASE) intervention includes two, 45-60-minute group sessions delivered via telehealth. These sessions will enable participants to relearn their stomach's hunger and fullness signals and monitor their appetite. Participants will also learn strategies for glucose monitoring and carbohydrate management. Monthly booster sessions will be devoted to problem-solving, addressing barriers to emotion management, and self-monitoring type 2 diabetes mellitus symptoms. Participants will also receive weekly lessons with interactive activities delivered via a digital app.
No_intervention: Control
Control group participants will attend two remotely delivered DSMES sessions that will offer content commonly. They will also receive weekly emails providing content from the American Association of Diabetes Educators.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: American Diabetes Association
Leads: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill