Peer-Led diabetes support shows promise for older black men

NCT ID NCT05370781

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

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study tests whether having older Black men with diabetes lead support groups can help other older Black men better manage their type 2 diabetes. All 48 participants receive standard diabetes education, and half also get 6 months of monthly peer-led support sessions. The study tracks changes in blood sugar, medication adherence, and quality of life over 15 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: peer-led diabetes self-management support sessions
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could improve diabetes control and retention in studies for older Black men, pointing toward better community-based diabetes care.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study (48 participants) with no control group for the peer support component, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is delivered via Zoom, which may limit engagement.

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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.

DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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