NCT01651065

Brief Summary

The purpose of this randomized trial is to study the efficacy of a novel social propagation intervention which integrates social network induction with health education for weight and metabolic control among patients with type 2 diabetes, BMI of 25-30+, and cardiovascular disease. The intervention takes place in the form of a community health program, where participants who enroll in this program will be asked if they would like to take part in the study to evaluate its efficacy. Thus, the investigators will study the efficacy of social networks in propagating changes in lifestyle factors for diabetes and chronic disease management

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
494

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2011

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2011

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 24, 2012

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 26, 2012

Completed
2.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2014

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

February 7, 2024

Status Verified

February 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

3.5 years

First QC Date

July 24, 2012

Last Update Submit

February 5, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Weight

    Change in weight over time

    From baseline until end of intervention period (9-10 months), and 6 months post-intervention

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Waist circumference

    From baseline until end of intervention period (9-10 months), and 6 months post-intervention

  • Blood pressure

    From baseline until end of intervention period (9-10 months), and 6 months post-intervention

  • HDL

    From baseline until end of intervention period (9-10 months), and 6 months post-intervention

  • Hemoglobin A1c (%, HbA1c)

    From baseline until end of intervention period (9-10 months), and 6 months post-intervention

Other Outcomes (2)

  • Social network induction and clustering

    From baseline to end of intervention period (9-10 months)

  • Temporally investigate the causal induction of cascading changes in body weight between follow-ups on subsequent weight changes in other participants.

    Change from each regularly scheduled classroom session, on each subsequent session, during intervention period.

Study Arms (2)

Microclinic Social Network Program

EXPERIMENTAL

Subjects will be receiving a 10/9-month Microclinic Diabetes Education Program (Team Up 4 Health) and 6 months of follow up. In the intervention these subjects will engage in the Microclinic Program support groups. The intervention program consists of 25 event sessions. Sessions are offered weekly the first month, and biweekly thereafter.

Behavioral: Microclinic Diabetes Education Program

Active Controls

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Individuals will receive screening by clinical staff. Control group subjects are offered standard of care from local health department, but will not participate in program activities, other than offered option to join open-community health events.

Behavioral: Control

Interventions

The microclinic intervention leverages different levels of social networks to positively influence behaviors relating to diabetes and other metabolic conditions through small treatment units called, 'microclinic groups (MC),' consisting of 2-6 friends and family members of the same social network, which lead to a larger network of 'classes' and cohorts. The program provides MC subjects with shared access to health education and group support to promote glycemic and metabolic control through diet, exercise, and treatment adherence. MC members play a role in the collective effort to combat diabetes and solidifying self-management behavioral skills through peer-monitoring and encouragement of lifestyle behaviors.

Microclinic Social Network Program
ControlBEHAVIORAL
Active Controls

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Must be enrolled in our community health program.
  • Over the age of 18
  • BMI of 30 or higher, or
  • BMI of 25 or higher AND must be diagnosed with at least one additional risk factor 1) type 2 diabetes, 2) high blood pressure, and/or 3) high cholesterol
  • For those who will be participating in the cross-over sub-sample, they must have previously participated in Phase 1 as subject of the control group, or

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients who are not enrolled in the our community health education program (applies to Phase 1 only)
  • Are not able to provide informed consent for themselves
  • Under the age of 18
  • Has undergone weight loss surgery
  • Pregnant women\*

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Bell County Health Department

Pineville, Kentucky, 40977, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Ding EL, Watson KT, Makarechi L, James Ng TL, Huddleston D, Bui N, Tsai LL, Zoughbie DE. Social Induction via a Social Behavioral Intervention on Changes in Metabolic Risk Factors: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Rural Appalachia, United States. Mayo Clin Proc. 2024 Jul;99(7):1058-1077. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2023.11.023.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Heart DiseasesObesityHypertensionDyslipidemias

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diabetes MellitusGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesOverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsVascular DiseasesLipid Metabolism Disorders

Study Officials

  • Daniel E Zoughbie, D.Phil.

    Microclinic International

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
  • Eric L Ding, Sc.D.

    New England Complex Systems Institute

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 24, 2012

First Posted

July 26, 2012

Study Start

June 1, 2011

Primary Completion

December 1, 2014

Study Completion

December 1, 2014

Last Updated

February 7, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-02

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