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

NCT ID NCT07142512

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

TYPE 2 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Jewish General Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Montreal, Quebec, H3T 1E2, Canada
McGill University Health Centre
RECRUITING

Montreal, Quebec, H4A 0B1, Canada
St. Mary's Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Montreal, Quebec, H3T 0A2, Canada

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