Can peer support boost diabetes class attendance?
NCT ID NCT05587348
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested two strategies to improve how often people with type 2 diabetes are referred to and attend diabetes self-management education (DSMES) classes. Researchers gave providers alerts in the electronic health record and offered peer support to patients. The goal was to see which methods work best for increasing class attendance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help more people with type 2 diabetes attend education classes and better manage their condition.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small pilot study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to larger or more diverse groups. It tested processes, not a treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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