New diabetes program aims to help those with disabilities manage their condition

NCT ID NCT06049225

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a special diabetes education program for adults with type 2 diabetes and physical disabilities. The program included health coaching and educational materials, either through a tech platform or email. Researchers measured quality of life, distress, and self-confidence in managing diabetes. The goal was to see if a tailored program could improve diabetes self-care for this group.

What this could mean

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Active substance: behavioral intervention (health coaching and educational content)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to better diabetes management programs that are accessible and inclusive for people with physical disabilities.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program's effectiveness is still uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PHYSICAL DISABILITY TYPE 2 DIABETES

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Locations

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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