Type 2 Diabetes
Conditions
Keywords
Type 2 Diabetes, Asian Pacific Islanders, Cognitive behavioral intervention
Brief summary
The proposed study is a two arm randomized controlled trial with longitudinal follow-up that compares cognitive behavioral interventions (ENHANCE) to a control group with attention. The experiment will consist of a repeated measure 2 X 3 design; Condition (Experiment vs. Control) by Time (Pre, Post, Follow Up).
Interventions
The behavioral training group will be involved six group sessions focusing on cognitive behavioral training for stress and mood management, cognitive restructuring, empowerment, values clarification, problem solving and decision making via a manualized program
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Asian/Pacific Islander Men and Women with type 2 diabetes; asymptomatic for hyperglycemia * Both men and women will be included in the study if they have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes made by a physician and meet classification and diagnostic criteria established by the American Diabetes Association (American Diabetes Association, 1997) * Between 18 and 76 years * Participation in diabetes education program of University Specialty Clinics
Exclusion criteria
* Crippling arthritis * Joint replacements that limit movement * Neuromuscular disease with paralysis * Severe eye disease or visually impaired * Chronic renal failure and/or End Stage Renal Disease requiring hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis * Transplant recipient * Foot Amputation * Congestive Heart Failure * New York Heart Class III/IV * Previous Cerebral Vascular Accident (stroke) with residual paralysis * Malignancy * Chronic hepatitis C * HIV disease * Individuals who contemplate changing residence within the period of study and becoming inaccessible to the study should be discouraged from the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Determine the effectiveness of a cognitive/behavioral intervention program in improving health outcomes of quality of life, general health, glycemic control, and depression. | Baseline |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Determine the effectiveness of a cognitive/behavioral intervention program in enhancing adherence to self-management strategies. | Baseline |
Countries
United States