Improving Appetite Self-Regulation in African American Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Recruiting · NCT05741125 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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What this trial is about
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.
Who can take part
Inclusion criteria
- 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
Exclusion criteria
- Individuals will be excluded if they:
- have major end-organ type 2 diabetes mellitus complications
- have a history of weight loss surgery
- are currently pregnant
- in substance use treatment or are involved in another weight reduction program.
Where it is running
2 locations listed across 1 US state.
- Rachel W. Goode - Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States
- UNC Nutrition Research Institute - Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States