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NCT05420051 Boosting Emotional Well-being and Happiness in Outpatients Living With Diabetes

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NCT ID NCT05420051
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor Massachusetts General Hospital
Condition Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 280 participants
Start Date 2022-10-12
Primary Completion 2027-12-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Positive Psychology + Motivational InterviewingMotivational Interviewing

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 280 participants in total. It began in 2022-10-12 with a primary completion date of 2027-12-01.

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Brief Summary

The focus of this study is to test the efficacy of an 8-week, remotely delivered, positive-psychology-motivational interviewing (PP-MI) intervention, with additional twice weekly text messages for a total of 16 weeks (with interactive, algorithm-driven, goal-focused text messages in the final 8 weeks), compared to MI-alone, in a randomized trial of 280 individuals with type 2 diabetes and low baseline physical activity.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes * Low physical activity (\<150 minutes/week of moderate to vigorous physical activity) Exclusion Criteria: * 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

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jeff C Huffman, M.D.

✉ jhuffman@partners.org

📞 617-724-2910

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05420051 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05420051 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05420051 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at jhuffman@partners.org for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05420051 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Boston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05420051 clinical trial?

NCT05420051 is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 280 participants.

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