Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Conditions
Keywords
Type 2 diabetes, health literacy, genetic literacy, genetic risk
Brief summary
This research study is being conducted to learn about how health and genetic literacy (i.e., how well a person understands health and genetic information) affects a person's ability to understand genetic risk information for Type 2 diabetes and whether that person chooses to change their lifestyle and health behaviors to reduce their risk. The investigators also want to learn if the manner in which the genetic risk information is communicated affects the level of understanding and potential behavior changes. Participants will be tested for genetic risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and will received results either via a web-based computer program, or in-person from a genetic counselor.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALReceiving results via genetic counselor
participants will receive genetic risk information for Type 2 diabetes from a board certified genetic counselor
Sponsors
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Duke University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Ages 18 or older * Speak fluent English * Have an email address and access to the internet * Not diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
Exclusion criteria
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Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Accurate understanding of genetic risk information | assessed at follow-up 1 week, 3 months and 6 months after receiving results |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Impact on behavior change | assessed upon follow-up (3 mon, 6 mon) |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed