Open Clinical Trials for Diabetes Mellitus Harm Reduction

ForgIng New Paths to Prevent DIabeTes (FINDIT)

This study will evaluate the effects of screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and brief counseling about screening test results on weight and key health behaviors among veterans with risk factors for T2DM. Study participants will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 study groups: (1) Blood Test Group; or (2) Brochure Group. Participants in the Blood Test Group will complete a blood test called hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) which measures average blood sugar levels. Participants will receive brief counseling about the results from their primary care provider or someone authorized to speak on their behalf. Participants randomly selected for the Brochure Group will review a handout from the VA National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (NCP) on recommended screening tests and immunizations. All participants will be asked to complete a survey prior to study group assignment, immediately after a Primary Care appointment, 3 months after enrollment, and 12 months after enrollment.

ID: NCT02747108
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Location: VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Michigan

Using Technology to Share Fitness Goals and Results to Improve Diabetes Outcomes

The investigators will recruit DoD beneficiaries, aged 18 years or older and diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Patients will be randomized into one of two groups. Group 1 will use a fitness tracker but will not be able to see other participants data and group 2 will use a fitness tracker and will be able to see other members daily and weekly results. Outcome measures will be assessed at baseline, 3 months and 6 months to include hemoglobin A1c, weight, body mass index, blood pressure, and number of hours and days fitness tracker is used. The goal is to see if the group randomized into an online community will have improved activity and outcome measurements compared with those who use the pedometer alone.

ID: NCT02761018
Sponsor: Mike O’Callaghan Military Hospital
Location: Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Healthy Living Partnerships to Prevent Diabetes in Veterans Pilot Study (HELP Vets)

Diabetes and obesity are both major public health concerns and the prevalence of diabetes is even higher in the patient population of the VA. This planning project is designed to adapt a successful weight-loss program for delivery through an existing outpatient clinic to reach local veterans at risk for developing diabetes. The information gathered as a part of this project will be used to plan a larger trial designed to improve the health of veterans by offering them a diabetes prevention program through their usual source of healthcare.

ID: NCT02835495
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Location: Wake Forest School of Medicine

Mindful Stress Reduction in Diabetes Self-Management Education for Veterans (MindSTRIDE)

The purpose of this study is to see if adding Mindfulness training to diabetes education reduces feelings of stress and makes it easier to adhere to healthy behaviors that improve diabetes outcomes (such as hemoglobin A1c).

ID: NCT02928952
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Location: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania