Effect of the BOOSTER Intervention Module on Self-Care Practices and Glycaemic Control Among Elderly with Diabetes in Selangor: Protocol for a Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial

Effect of the BOOSTER Self-Care Intervention Module on Self-Care Practices and Glycaemic Control Compared with Usual Care Among Elderly with Diabetes in Selangor: A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial Protocol

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20250901009

Enrollment

134

Registered

2025-09-01

Start date

2025-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Diabetes mellitus is a major non communicable disease affecting elderly populations worldwide. In Malaysia, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes is rising, especially among older adults, leading to poor health outcomes, increased complications, and reduced quality of life. Inadequate diabetes self care practices, such as poor diet management, lack of physical activity, irregular blood glucose monitoring, and limited adherence to medication, contribute to suboptimal glycaemic control. This study wil

Interventions

Participants will receive the BOOSTER Self Care Module, a structured programme based on Social Cognitive Theory. It will be delivered face to face in group sessions with reinforcement through follow u

Experimental Behavioral,Experimental Behavioral

BOOSTER Self Care Module,Usual care

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 60 years and above Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes Registered member of Elderly Activity Centre PAWE in Selangor Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Functional dependency based on Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living or Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Presence of depressive symptoms Cognitive impairment

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Glycated haemoglobin HbA1c Baseline (T0) and 12 weeks post intervention (T2) Laboratory measured HbA1c percentage	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Diabetes self care practices T0 and T2 Summary of Diabetes Self Care Activities questionnaire score	—

Countries

Malaysia

Contacts

Public ContactSITI SHAMSUDIN

Universiti Putra Malaysia

drsitinurainncd20@gmail.com0176281238

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026