Church-Based diabetes program helps families fight high blood sugar

NCT ID NCT04256486

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Arkansas Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested a family-focused diabetes education program delivered in Marshallese faith-based organizations. Over 300 adults with type 2 diabetes and their family members took part. The goal was to see if group education in a familiar community setting could improve blood sugar control over two years.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Family Model Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could offer an effective, community-based way to help Marshallese families better manage type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong: This is a completed study, but results may not apply to other populations or settings. The intervention requires family participation, which may not be feasible for everyone.

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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.

TYPE 2 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation

Springdale, Arkansas, 72762, United States

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