Mind over diabetes: new program aims to get patients moving

NCT ID NCT05420051

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests an 8-week program that combines positive psychology and motivational interviewing to help people with type 2 diabetes increase their physical activity. The program is delivered remotely via phone and text messages. Researchers will measure changes in activity levels using accelerometers in 280 participants.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Positive psychology and motivational interviewing program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a new, non-drug way to help people with type 2 diabetes become more active, improving their health and well-being.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results depend on participant motivation. The effect may be modest, and the program may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 2

Contacts and locations

Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITING

Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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