Village meetings aim to curb diabetes in rural afghanistan
NCT ID NCT07350694
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a community-based program in rural Kabul, Afghanistan, to help prevent and control type 2 diabetes. About 250 adults aged 20 and older will take part in group learning and action meetings. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and well-liked by the community.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 250 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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20 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * For intervention phase: Individuals aged 20 years and above. For baseline and endline assessments (before and after the intervention): Individuals aged 30 years and above. * Participants residing in the randomized clusters of Kabul, Afghanistan Individuals willing to participate in the study and provide consent. * All individuals with normoglycemia, intermediate hyperglycaemia, and diabetes are encouraged to participate. * Participants who can attend the scheduled meetings and interventions as per the study protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * For Intervention phase: Individuals below the age of 20 years. For baseline and endline assessments (before and after the intervention): individuals below the age of 30 years. * Individuals unwilling to provide consent for participation. * Participants with reported health conditions that may hinder their active involvement in the study. * Individuals with non-compliance with research protocols
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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HealthNet TPO, Afghanistan
RECRUITINGKabul, Kabul, 24000, Afghanistan
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