NCT02502929

Brief Summary

The primary aim of the study is to compare the effect of three different interventions on lifestyle risk factors and biological risk factors for type 2 diabetes in depressed Cambodians. The three different interventions are lifestyle, lifestyle plus medication therapy management, and social services.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
182

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable diabetes

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2015

Longer than P75 for not_applicable diabetes

Geographic Reach
1 country

3 active sites

Status
completed

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

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 16, 2015

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 20, 2015

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2015

Completed
4.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2020

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

February 5, 2021

Status Verified

February 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

4.8 years

First QC Date

July 16, 2015

Last Update Submit

February 2, 2021

Conditions

Keywords

DiabetesDepressionMedication therapy managementCommunity health workersCambodianRefugeePrevention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Lifestyle risk for type 2 diabetes

    Change from baseline in depressive symptoms according to the Hopkins Symptom Checklist

    12 months and 15 months

  • Biological risk for type 2 diabetes

    Change from baseline in HbA1c and insulin resistance according to logHOMA-IR

    12 months and 15 months

Study Arms (3)

Social Services

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this arm will receive referrals for social services as indicated.

Behavioral: Social Services

Lifestyle

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will receive lifestyle modification from community health workers using the manualized lifestyle intervention called "Eat, Walk, Sleep". They will receive individual home visits, health activity group sessions, and supportive phone calls.

Behavioral: Lifestyle

Lifestyle plus Medication Therapy Management

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this arm will receive everything in the Lifestyle arm, plus Medication Therapy Management (MTM). Participants will receive MTM from a pharmacist via telemedicine with the assistance of a community health worker.

Behavioral: Lifestyle Plus Medication Therapy Management

Interventions

Social ServicesBEHAVIORAL
Social Services
LifestyleBEHAVIORAL
Lifestyle
Lifestyle plus Medication Therapy Management

Eligibility Criteria

Age35 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Self-identified as Cambodian or Cambodian-American
  • Khmer speaking
  • Likely major depressive disorder
  • Elevated diabetes risk score per ADA guidelines
  • Ambulatory
  • Competent to give consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Pregnancy or plans to become pregnant in the next 2 years
  • Previous diagnosis of diabetes
  • Seeing or hearing problems that would interfere with group sessions
  • Currently being followed by a physician for major medical problem
  • Serious thinking or memory problems (e.g., schizophrenia or dementia)
  • or more days in a psychiatric hospital or self-harm in the past 2 years.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (3)

Uconn Health

Farmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States

Location

Khmer Health Advocates

West Hartford, Connecticut, 06110, United States

Location

Center for Southeast Asians

Providence, Rhode Island, 02907, United States

Location

Related Publications (4)

  • Wagner JA, Bermudez-Millan A, Buckley TE, Buxton OM, Feinn RS, Kong S, Kuoch T, Master L, Scully MF. Secondary analysis of a randomized trial testing community health educator interventions for diabetes prevention among refugees with depression: effects on nutrition, physical activity and sleep. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2023 Sep 12;20(1):107. doi: 10.1186/s12966-023-01509-y.

  • Wagner J, Bermudez-Millan A, Buckley T, Buxton OM, Feinn R, Kong S, Kuoch T, Nye LM, Scully M. Self-reported outcomes of a randomized trial comparing three community health worker interventions for diabetes prevention among Cambodian Americans with depression. Patient Educ Couns. 2022 Dec;105(12):3501-3508. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2022.09.011. Epub 2022 Oct 6.

  • Wagner JA, Bermudez-Millan A, Berthold SM, Buckley T, Buxton OM, Feinn R, Kuoch T, Kong S, Lim M, Polomoff C, Scully M. Risk factors for drug therapy problems among Cambodian Americans with complex needs: a cross-sectional, observational study. Health Psychol Behav Med. 2022 Jan 24;10(1):145-159. doi: 10.1080/21642850.2021.2021917. eCollection 2022.

  • Wagner J, Bermudez-Millan A, Buckley T, Buxton OM, Feinn R, Kong S, Kuoch T, Nahmod NG, Scully M. A randomized trial to decrease risk for diabetes among Cambodian Americans with depression: Intervention development, baseline characteristics and process outcomes. Contemp Clin Trials. 2021 Jul;106:106427. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2021.106427. Epub 2021 May 3.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes MellitusDepression

Interventions

Social WorkMedication Therapy Management

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Glucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesBehavioral SymptomsBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Health ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and ServicesPharmaceutical ServicesMedicare Part DInsurance, Pharmaceutical ServicesInsurance, HealthInsuranceFinancing, OrganizedEconomicsHealth Care Economics and OrganizationsMedicarePatient Care ManagementHealth Services Administration

Study Officials

  • Julie A Wagner, PhD

    UConn Health

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 16, 2015

First Posted

July 20, 2015

Study Start

November 1, 2015

Primary Completion

September 1, 2020

Study Completion

September 1, 2020

Last Updated

February 5, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-02

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