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New diabetes program helps hill tribe elders control blood sugar

NCT ID NCT07669389

Disease control Sponsor: Taipei Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a 6-week diabetes self-management program for ethnic minority elderly (aged 60+) in rural Thailand. The program included weekly group sessions on diet, exercise, medication, and emotional coping, plus two home visits. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar (HbA1c), self-management behaviors, and psychological distress after 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) Program
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a low-cost, culturally tailored way to help ethnic minority elderly better manage their diabetes and reduce emotional distress.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 108 participants and a short 12-week follow-up. Results may not apply to other populations or settings, and long-term benefits are unknown.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

108 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

60 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ethnic minority elderly aged 60 years or older residing in rural mountainous villages in Chiang Rai Province, Northern Thailand (including Akha, Lahu, Hmong, and Lisu communities) * Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) for at least one year * HbA1c level greater than 6.5% * Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher * Ability to communicate in Thai language * Willing and able to provide written informed consent or thumbprint with witness signature Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to complete the informed consent process * Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score below 24, indicating possible cognitive impairment * Severe or unstable medical conditions that would preclude participation in a 6-week group education program (e.g., acute hospitalization, severe mobility limitations requiring full-time assistance) * Currently participating in another diabetes education or self-management intervention study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hyperglycemia type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hyperglycemia Psychological distress Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sub-district Health Promoting Hospitals (SDHPHs), Chiang Rai Province

    Chiang Rai, Changwat Chiang Rai, 57100, Thailand

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