New coaching program helps south asians lower blood sugar

NCT ID NCT03333044

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a program to help South Asian adults with uncontrolled diabetes. It combined group health coaching sessions led by community health workers with electronic alerts for doctors. Over 850 participants took part. The goal was to see if this approach could lead to a meaningful drop in blood sugar levels.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Community health worker-led health coaching and electronic health record alerts

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could provide a practical, low-cost way to help South Asian patients better manage their diabetes and lower blood sugar levels.

What could go wrong

This is a completed study, but results may not apply to other populations or settings. The intervention is behavioral and depends on patient engagement, which can vary widely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • One Park Avenue

    New York, New York, 10016, United States