Diabetes education tailored for hispanic men shows promise in small study

NCT ID NCT06897618

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a five-week culturally tailored diabetes education program could help Hispanic men aged 18-64 with type 2 diabetes improve their self-management behaviors like healthy eating, physical activity, and medication use. The program was designed specifically for this group, who often lack access to formal diabetes education. The study was terminated early with only 40 participants, so results are limited.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: culturally tailored diabetes self-management education
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, community-based way to help Hispanic men better manage their diabetes and avoid complications.
What could go wrong: This was a small, terminated study with only 40 participants, so results are limited. Self-reported behaviors may not reflect actual health improvements.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETE TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hackensack Meridian Health, JFK University Medical

Plainfield, New Jersey, 07060, United States

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