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.
Using a randomized clinical trial design examine the feasibility and acceptability of a 6-month digital diabetes self-management education program plus an appetite self-regulation intervention for (n=60) African Americans (AA) with type 2 diabetes who report uncontrolled eating in North Carolina. Sixty AAs will be randomized to the Centering Appetite intervention or the control group. Over the 6 months, Centering Appetite participants will have two intervention sessions supplemented by monthly booster sessions and weekly messages related to the program. The control group will also receive two intervention sessions and weekly nutrition tutorials. The study will examine the following: recruitment feasibility, attendance/retention, treatment adherence, intervention, HbA1c, and binge eating.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
60
The intervention 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.
Rachel W. Goode
Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGUNC Nutrition Research Institute
Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States
RECRUITINGFeasibility (Recruitment): The Percentage of Participants Who Were Eligible and Enrolled in the Study at Baseline
The number of potential participants screened for study eligibility versus the number of persons who enrolled in the study.
Time frame: Baseline
Feasibility (Recruitment): The Percentage of Participants Who Were Eligible and Enrolled in the Study at Month 6
The number of potential participants screened for study eligibility versus the number of persons who enrolled in the study.
Time frame: Month 6
Feasibility (Attendance): The Percentage of Participants who Enrolled and Attended Each Intervention Session
The number of potential participants who attended intervention sessions versus the number of persons who enrolled in the study and did not attend intervention sessions.
Time frame: Month 6
Feasibility (Retention): The Percentage of Participants Retained in the Study at Month 6
Percentage of participants retained in the study following enrollment.
Time frame: Month 6
Feasibility (Treatment Adherence): The Percentage of Participants Who Adhered to Study Protocol
Percentage of participants who adheres to study protocol.
Time frame: Month 6
Acceptability (Satisfaction): The Percentage of Participants Who Were Satisfied with the Delivery and Content of the Intervention
Participant satisfaction will be measured using a self-report scale at month 6. The Acceptability of Intervention Measure (AIM), Intervention Appropriateness Measure (IAM). This is a 4-item scale with 1 being the lowest measure and 5 being the highest measure.
Time frame: Month 6
Changes in HbA1C
Participant HbA1C will be measured using a glycohemoglobin analyzer.
Time frame: Baseline, Month 6
Changes in Weight
Participant body weight will be measured by trained research staff using a calibrated digital scale.
Time frame: Baseline, Month 6
Changes in Blood Pressures (Systolic and Diastolic pressure)
Participant blood pressures will be measured by trained research staff using a calibrated sphygmomanometer.
Time frame: Baseline, Month 6
Changes in Binge Eating Episodes
Participant binge eating episodes will be measured using the Binge Eating Scale (BES). This is a 16-item psychological self-assessment tool used to assess the severity of binge eating behavior. Minimum values are: 0-17 which indicates non-binge eating, and the maximum values are anything greater than 27, which indicates severe binge eating.
Time frame: Baseline, Month 6
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