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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Mind and Motion for Type 2 Diabetes and Depression (MenDIII Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Jaclynn Hawkins, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Michigan
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Age 18 years or older
Ambulatory status
Must not have
Active endocarditis
Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 10 weeks, 18 weeks, 30 weeks
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to recruit 80 Black men with type 2 diabetes and depression, who are over 18 years old and have had diabetes for at least a year. Participants must have an A1

Who is the study for?
The MenD 3 trial is for Black men over 18 with type 2 diabetes and depression living in Wayne or Washtenaw County. They must have been diagnosed with diabetes for at least a year, have an A1C of 7.0%+, be under a doctor's care, willing to attend study events, and have reliable internet and transportation.
What is being tested?
This trial tests the effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), guided exercise, and group discussions on managing type 2 diabetes and depression. Participants will engage in weekly activities via Zoom including CBT sessions, exercises, group support talks, plus health assessments at four intervals.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects are not explicitly listed but may include typical reactions to exercise such as muscle soreness or fatigue. Psychological discomfort could arise from discussing personal issues during therapy or group sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.
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I can walk on my own.
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I have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes for at least a year.
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I am an African American/Black male.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have an ongoing heart infection.
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I have severe symptoms from a narrowed heart valve.
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I have an acute aortic dissection.
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I have had a lung clot.
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I often feel very out of breath or experience dizziness, fainting, or blackouts.
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I have had an amputation below the hip.
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I do not have numbness, tingling, or pain in my hands or feet.
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I have severe heart failure.
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I have severe COPD and need oxygen.
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I have frequent chest pain due to heart problems.
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I have inflammation of the heart muscle or the sac surrounding the heart.
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I have had a recent blood clot in my lung.
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I have had a deep vein clot.
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I recently had laser surgery for advanced retinal disease.
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I experience chest pain when I exert myself.
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My blood pressure is very high.
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I have had a stroke in the past.
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I have a physical disability that makes testing unsafe or difficult for me.
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I have a heart rhythm problem that affects my blood pressure.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
Change in A1C
Change in Blood Pressure (systolic and diastolic)
Change in Depression Symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire 9)
+2 more
Secondary study objectives
Change in Diabetes Quality of Life (Diabetes Quality of Life Instrument)
Change in General Quality of Life (12-Item Short Form Survey (SF-12))
Other study objectives
Chance in Estimated Abdominal Subcutaneous and Visceral Fat Stores
Change in Aerobic Capacity (6 minute walk test)
Change in BMI
+10 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Intervention GroupExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Participants randomized to the intervention group will receive 8 one hour virtual sessions of individual cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that will take place via U-M Zoom, which is a HIPAA compliant virtual conferencing platform. Participants in this group will also receive 8 one hour virtual sessions of individual exercise. Participants in this group will also receive 8 one hour virtual group discussion sessions that will serve as on-going support. This group (4-8 participants) discussion will be facilitated by one CBT Interventionist and one Exercise Interventionist. These sessions will take place following the individual sessions of CBT and Exercise.
Group II: Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants randomized to the control group will receive enhanced usual care (EUC). The EUC group will receive 8 sessions of standard Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
2016
Completed Phase 4
~3120
Exercise
2016
Completed Phase 1
~820

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MichiganLead Sponsor
1,860 Previous Clinical Trials
6,437,840 Total Patients Enrolled
11 Trials studying Diabetes
15,479 Patients Enrolled for Diabetes
Jaclynn Hawkins, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Michigan, School of Social Work
2 Previous Clinical Trials
48 Total Patients Enrolled
~53 spots leftby Dec 2025