Joint Patient and Caregiver Intervention for Older African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes

🩺 Protocol Summary

This study will test the preliminary efficacy of a joint patient/informal caregiver telephone-delivered intervention that includes diabetes education; problem solving around social needs; and behavioral activation for older African Americans with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes by randomizing 100 patient/caregiver dyads to the Joint Home intervention (n=50) and usual care (n=50) arms. The aims of the study are: Aim 1: To test the preliminary efficacy of home-based, joint patient and caregiver intervention (Joint Home-DM-BAT) on patient clinical outcomes (hemoglobin A1c, blood pressure, and LDL-Cholesterol). Aim 2: To test the preliminary efficacy of home-based, joint patient and caregiver intervention (Joint Home-DM-BAT) Joint Home DM-BAT on patient quality of life. Aim 3: To test the preliminary efficacy of home-based, joint patient and caregiver intervention (Joint Home-DM-BAT) on caregiver quality of life and caregiver burden.

Primary Research Facility: Medical College of Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

Review these 3 basic logistical and protocol criteria extracted from the public NIH record. (This is a preliminary logistical checklist, not an official clinical eligibility determination).

Diagnosed with, undergoing evaluation for, or seeking treatment related to Type 2 Diabetes?

🔍 Study Population / Focus Area (Source: Protocol Primary Condition)

Aged between 50 Years and 120 Years?

🔍 Protocol Specified Age Range: 50 Years to 120 Years

Able to attend required clinic visits at Medical College of Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)?

🔍 Logistical Requirement: Site at Medical College of Wisconsin

📍 Primary Site Map

Site: Medical College of Wisconsin — Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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