Can group nutrition classes help african american women tame diabetes?
NCT ID NCT04971889
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two group-based nutrition programs for 291 African American women with type 2 diabetes who are at risk for complications. One group gets standard diabetes nutrition education, while the other adds motivational interviewing exercises. Both programs run for 3 months with biweekly sessions, followed by a maintenance session and then 6 months of no contact. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar control (HbA1c) and body mass index to see which approach works better.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Diabetes medical nutrition therapy (group-based dietary self-care sessions) with or without motivational interviewing
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that culturally tailored nutrition and motivational support help African American women better manage their diabetes and lower complication risks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results depend on participant engagement. It may not produce large or lasting changes in blood sugar control.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37208, United States
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Meharry Medical College
Nashville, Tennessee, 37208, United States
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