New home program helps seniors control diabetes
NCT ID NCT04203147
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a home-based behavioral program called Home DM-BAT for low-income seniors with type 2 diabetes. Two hundred Black or Hispanic seniors aged 65 and older took part. The program involved 8 weekly in-home sessions and monthly booster calls to help improve blood sugar control. Researchers compared it to standard supportive therapy to see if it was more effective.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- behavioral activation therapy (Home DM-BAT)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could offer an effective, low-cost way to help seniors manage their diabetes at home.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to all seniors. The program requires time and commitment, and not everyone may benefit equally.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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State University of New York at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States
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