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Can a strong support network help people with diabetic kidney disease take better care of themselves?

NCT ID NCT07726589

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This study investigates whether psychological well-being and social support influence how well people with diabetic kidney disease manage their own health. Adults with type 2 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease who are not on dialysis will fill out questionnaires about their emotional state, the support they receive from others, and their self-care behaviors. The goal is to identify factors that could help healthcare teams improve disease management and quality of life.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the findings show a clear link, healthcare providers may design better support programs to help patients manage their condition.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study that measures relationships, not causes. The results may not apply to all patients or lead to direct changes in care.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 161 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population consists of adults aged 18 years and older with type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic kidney disease (CKD stages 1-5, not receiving dialysis). Participants will be recruited by convenience sampling from the outpatient clinic of the Department of Metabolism and Endocrinology at National Taiwan University Hospital.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older. * Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic kidney disease. * Chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 1-5, classified by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), without receiving dialysis. * Mentally competent and without diagnosed psychiatric disorders. * Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese and understand the questionnaire * Willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. * End-stage kidney disease requiring dialysis. * Severe cognitive impairment or inability to complete the questionnaire independently. * History of major psychiatric disorders documented in the medical records.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetic kidney disease Psychological Well-Being type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) Type 2 diabetes

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Taiwan University Hospital

    Taipei, Zhongzheng District, 100, Taiwan

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