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Behavioral Intervention

DSMES + Tai Chi for Type 2 Diabetes

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by University of Arizona

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Diagnosed with T2DM

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Must not have

Individuals unable to provide informed consent

Children

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up pre and post-intervention at 6-weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to make diabetes care and education more accessible for adults aged 40-64 with Type 2 Diabetes who can't attend classes due to their work schedule. The program will combine a diabetes

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults aged 40-64 with Type 2 Diabetes who struggle to attend regular diabetes education due to work. Participants need internet access, a smart phone, and the ability to use a smart ring. They should be willing to do online classes and surveys.

What is being tested?

The study tests combining Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) with Tai Chi Easy (TCE)™. It involves attending online DSMES and TCE sessions twice weekly for six weeks, aiming to improve physical and psychological health.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves educational support and exercise through Tai Chi, side effects may include typical exercise-related issues like muscle soreness or strain but are generally minimal.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am unable to understand and give consent for my treatment.

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I am a child.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ pre-intervention (self-report)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~pre-intervention (self-report)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and pre-intervention (self-report) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Study Feasibility: Intervention acceptability

Study Feasibility: Intervention appropriateness

Study Feasibility: Intervention feasibility

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Secondary study objectives

Objective measures using an Oura Ring: Heart Rate Variability

Objective measures using an Oura Ring: Physical Activity

Objective measures using an Oura Ring: Sleep

+13 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) plus Tai Chi Easy (TCE)™Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will be asked to attend 45 minutes of DSMES and 45 min of TCE twice a week for 6 weeks. All classes will be recorded and available online and can viewed at a time when it is most convenient to accommodate working adults.

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met