Type 2 Diabetes
Conditions
Keywords
Diabetes, Second Life, virtual community, diabetes education, diabetes support group
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to to develop and evaluate the feasibility, usability, and effect of participation in SLIDES (a virtual diabetes community in Second Life) for providing interactive diabetes education, support, and resources.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALeHealth program in the Virtual Environment (VE) platform Second Life
determine the feasibility and acceptability of an eHealth program that provides diabetes education and self-management support.
Sponsors
Duke University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* current Duke Endocrinology patient * are between 21 and 75 years old * are able to speak and read English * are computer literate (have used a computer for at least 6 months) * understand how to use the Internet (have accessed the Internet on at least 6 occasions) * have access to a computer with a non-dial-up Internet connection in a private location (home) * are mentally capable of informed consent * are reachable by telephone * have no pre-existing medical condition(s) or severe diabetes related complications that would interfere with study participation (i.e., physical activity) or measures (e.g., renal failure, Stage III hypertension, severe orthopedic conditions or joint replacement scheduled within 6 months, paralysis, bleeding disorders, cancer, or receipt of pharmacologic doses of anti-coagulant medications \[warfarin\]) * are able to travel to Duke University Medical Center (DUMC) for follow-up appointments.
Exclusion criteria
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Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perceived Usefulness | 3 and 6 months |
| Perceived Ease of Use | 3 and 6 months |
| Process data | January 2011 through May 2012 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Demographics | baseline |
| Metabolic Indicators | baseline, 3 months, 6 months |
| Diabetes knowledge | baseline, 3 months, 6 months |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed