Can a phone buddy help older adults control diabetes?
NCT ID NCT06003634
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether regular phone calls from a trained peer coach can help older adults (55+) with type 2 diabetes in rural Kentucky improve their self-care. Participants are divided into groups that receive weekly or bi-weekly coaching calls to discuss goal-setting and diabetes management. Researchers compare how often coaches call and how coaches are matched to participants to see which approach works best.
What this could mean
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Active substance
peer coaching (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If effective, this could point toward a low-cost, community-based way to help older adults with type 2 diabetes better manage their condition.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on volunteer peer coaches, which may be hard to sustain.
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Barren River Area Development District
RECRUITINGBowling Green, Kentucky, 42101, United States
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UK HealthCare
RECRUITINGHazard, Kentucky, 41701, United States
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