Mind and motion: new study tests CBT and exercise for black men with diabetes

NCT ID NCT06574035

First seen Feb 24, 2026

Summary

This pilot study is testing whether combining cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with guided exercise can improve blood sugar control, reduce depression, and boost quality of life in Black men with type 2 diabetes. Eighty participants will receive 8 sessions of CBT, with half also getting 8 exercise sessions and group support. The study lasts 7 months and tracks health outcomes at several points.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Michigan

    RECRUITING

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and guided exercise

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could offer a practical, culturally tailored way to help Black men with type 2 diabetes better manage their blood sugar and mental health.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also relies on self-reported data and internet access, which could limit accuracy and participation.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.