Couples counseling and step tracking could boost activity in type 2 diabetes

NCT ID NCT07142512

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding communication counseling to a step-tracking program helps couples where one partner has type 2 diabetes walk more and improve blood sugar. About 200 couples will use Fitbits and get step goals. Half will also attend counseling sessions to improve teamwork. Researchers will compare step counts and A1C levels between groups.

What this could mean

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Active substance

step prescription and communication counseling

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that partner support and communication training help people with type 2 diabetes become more active and improve blood sugar control.

What could go wrong

This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so results may be modest. The counseling may not work for all couples, and step count improvements might not translate to better health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

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  • Jewish General Hospital

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    Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1E2, Canada

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  • McGill University Health Centre

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    Montreal, Quebec, H4A 0B1, Canada

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  • St. Mary's Hospital

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    Montreal, Quebec, H3T 0A2, Canada

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