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

NCT ID NCT06049225

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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of T2DM 2. 18 to 65 years of age 3. Living with a permanent physical disability such as SCI, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, stroke 4. Ability to converse in and read English 5. Availability of a smartphone or computer that can run apps 6. Have internet connection capabilities Exclusion Criteria: 1. Current enrollment in any diabetes related intervention 2. Present or soon-planned pregnancy 3. Major heart attack or heart surgery in the past 12 months 4. Have undergone a dialysis, kidney transplant or a kidney surgery in the past 12 months 5. Severe cognitive impairment 6. Severe untreated depression in the past 6 months

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Conditions

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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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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