Friendly neighbors, better sugar: peer coaching tested for diabetes
NCT ID NCT07499375
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a peer-led education program could help 100 diabetes patients in Ethiopia improve their blood sugar control and reduce costs. Participants received structured diabetes education from trained peers over several sessions. The main goal was to see if this approach lowered HbA1c levels compared to usual care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
peer-led educational program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a low-cost peer support program helps people with diabetes manage their blood sugar better and lowers their healthcare expenses.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to other settings. The intervention is behavioral, so effects may be modest or hard to sustain long-term.
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Locations
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Ayder comprehencive Specialized Hospital(University Hospital)
Mek'ele, Tigray, 50, Ethiopia