Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 study: Motivational Interviewing
Official title Boosting Emotional Well-being and Happiness in Outpatients Living With Diabetes
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05420051
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study compares a positive‑psychology motivational interviewing program delivered online with text messages to motivational interviewing alone, to see which better supports emotional well‑being and physical activity.
- Who it's for
- Adults with type 2 diabetes who are not very active and have low mood at the start of the study.
- What's involved
- Participants receive an online program for 8 weeks and, in the last 8 weeks, twice‑weekly interactive text messages. They also get regular check‑ins and activity tracking.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 16 weeks, with weekly online sessions, twice‑weekly texts in the last 8 weeks, and periodic check‑ins.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes
- Low physical activity (\<150 minutes/week of moderate to vigorous physical activity)
You likely can't join if
- Cognitive deficits impeding a participant's ability to provide informed consent or participate
- Medical conditions likely to lead to death within 6 months.
- Pre-existing coronary artery disease
- Moderate-severe depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 [PHQ-9] score ≥15)
- Use of non-basal insulin
- Inability to participate in physical activity due to another medical condition
See the full eligibility criteria
- Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes
- Low physical activity (\<150 minutes/week of moderate to vigorous physical activity)
- Cognitive deficits impeding a participant's ability to provide informed consent or participate
- Medical conditions likely to lead to death within 6 months.
- Pre-existing coronary artery disease
- Moderate-severe depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 [PHQ-9] score ≥15)
- Use of non-basal insulin
- Inability to participate in physical activity due to another medical condition
- Inability to receive text messages
- Inability to read, write, or speak in English
- Current participation in another intervention or program that has been designed to promote well-being or physical activity
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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