New program aims to cut hospital returns by tackling diabetes Patients' social barriers

NCT ID NCT06869057

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests a program for adults with type 2 diabetes who are leaving the hospital. Participants will work with a patient navigator to address unmet social needs like food, housing, or transportation. The goal is to see if this support reduces emergency visits and readmissions within 90 days. About 412 people will take part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: patient navigation program
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could reduce hospital readmissions and improve diabetes management by addressing social needs like food, housing, or transportation.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage behavioral study. The benefit may be modest, and results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus 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 HOSPITAL READMISSION SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH (SDOH)

Contacts and locations

Locations

UMASS Memorial Healthcare System
RECRUITING

Worcester, Massachusetts, 01665, United States

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