Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-DependentNCT00004983
Education and Group Support for Diabetic Hispanics
A study testing diabetes self-management education in people with Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent, run by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this ongoing work in Starr County, located on the Texas-Mexico border, is to conduct clinical studies to determine the effectiveness of diabetes self-management programs designed specifically for Mexican Americans. The programs meet national standards for diabetes self-management education. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 35 to 70 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent
- What is being tested?
- diabetes self-management education
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Sep 1999to Dec 2006
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 35 to 70 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes ([a] two verifiable FBS test results of 140 mg/dl or above or [b] taking or have taken insulin or hypoglycemic agents for at least one year in the past)
- Willing to participate
- A family member, preferably a spouse or first-degree relative, who agrees to participate
Who cannot join
- Migrant farm workers (not available for the year-long program)
- Pregnant
- Medical conditions for which changes in diet and exercise levels would be contraindicated
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas, 78701
About this study
The purpose of this ongoing work in Starr County, located on the Texas-Mexico border, is to conduct clinical studies to determine the effectiveness of diabetes self-management programs designed specifically for Mexican Americans. The programs meet national standards for diabetes self-management education. They are provided in community settings with the primary purpose of improving the health of Mexican Americans with diabetes and their family members, who either have diabetes or are at risk for developing diabetes.
The diabetes self-management programs are provided in Spanish and are directed by bilingual Hispanic clinical nurse specialists, dietitians, and community health workers. Key elements of the programs include instruction on nutrition, self-monitoring of blood glucose, exercise, and other diabetes self-management topics, as well as group support to promote behavioral changes.
Read more
In the original study (1994-1998), 256 Mexican American adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and 256 family members or other support persons were enrolled. For one year, the people with diabetes, along with their family members, attended small group sessions held in churches, community health clinics, adult day care centers, and schools. Information on the effectiveness of the program was collected at 3, 6, and 12 months; and annually thereafter.
Findings of the original study suggested that the program had a positive impact on diabetes metabolic control. Levels of diabetes knowledge and rates of glucose self-monitoring and attendance suggested that a shorter program - one that incorporated critical elements of the previous successful strategy - might result in similar improvements. Thus, the goal of the new study, funded in June 1999, was to shorten the original program and to compare it to the previous successful program in terms of short- and long-term health outcomes.
To identify key components of the previous program, we are exploring differences between subjects who successfully integrated self-care components of the program and who experienced significant improvements in metabolic control and those who were not as successful. The program is being revised and shortened, based on this information. Beginning in April 2000, we will start recruiting participants for the clinical trial of the revised program.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent
- Being tested
- diabetes self-management education
- Keywords
- diabetes mellitus, type 2, diabetes self-management education, diabetes self-care, blood glucose self-monitoring, health education, patient education
- Medical subject headings
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Health Education
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
diabetes self-management educationBehavioural
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 Mar 2000 (estimated)
- Study startSep 1999
- Primary completionNov 2006
- Study completionDec 2006
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-DependentStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)The sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- US National Institutes of Health
- Investigators
- Sharon A. Brown, Principal investigator, The University of Texas at Austin
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00004983
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BROWNS (completed)
- Other IDs
- R01DK048160
- Status last verified
- Feb 2010
- First submitted
- 13 Mar 2000
- Last updated
- 15 Feb 2010
- Results posted
- No
Publications
Brown SA, Hanis CL. A community-based, culturally sensitive education and group-support intervention for Mexican Americans with NIDDM: a pilot study of efficacy. Diabetes Educ. 1995 May-Jun;21(3):203-10. doi: 10.1177/014572179502100307.
PubMed 7758387Brown SA. Meta-analysis of diabetes patient education research: variations in intervention effects across studies. Res Nurs Health. 1992 Dec;15(6):409-19. doi: 10.1002/nur.4770150603.
PubMed 1448572Brown SA, Hanis CL. Culturally competent diabetes education for Mexican Americans: the Starr County Study. Diabetes Educ. 1999 Mar-Apr;25(2):226-36. doi: 10.1177/014572179902500208.
PubMed 10531848Brown SA, Upchurch SL, Garcia AA, Barton SA, Hanis CL. Symptom-related self-care of Mexican Americans with type 2 diabetes: preliminary findings of the Starr County Diabetes Education Study. Diabetes Educ. 1998 May-Jun;24(3):331-9. doi: 10.1177/014572179802400308.
PubMed 9677951
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Feb 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Education and Group Support for Diabetic Hispanics
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00004983
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BROWNS (completed)
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent
- Keywords
- diabetes mellitus, type 2, diabetes self-management education, diabetes self-care, blood glucose self-monitoring, health education, patient education
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Lead sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)US National Institutes of Health
- Study start
- Sep 1999
- Primary completion
- Nov 2006 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2006 (actual)
- First posted
- 14 Mar 2000 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this ongoing work in Starr County, located on the Texas-Mexico border, is to conduct clinical studies to determine the effectiveness of diabetes self-management programs designed specifically for Mexican Americans. The programs meet national standards for diabetes self-management education. They are provided in community settings with the primary purpose of improving the health of Mexican Americans with diabetes and their family members, who either have diabetes or are at risk for developing diabetes.
The diabetes self-management programs are provided in Spanish and are directed by bilingual Hispanic clinical nurse specialists, dietitians, and community health workers. Key elements of the programs include instruction on nutrition, self-monitoring of blood glucose, exercise, and other diabetes self-management topics, as well as group support to promote behavioral changes.
In the original study (1994-1998), 256 Mexican American adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and 256 family members or other support persons were enrolled. For one year, the people with diabetes, along with their family members, attended small group sessions held in churches, community health clinics, adult day care centers, and schools. Information on the effectiveness of the program was collected at 3, 6, and 12 months; and annually thereafter.
Findings of the original study suggested that the program had a positive impact on diabetes metabolic control. Levels of diabetes knowledge and rates of glucose self-monitoring and attendance suggested that a shorter program - one that incorporated critical elements of the previous successful strategy - might result in similar improvements. Thus, the goal of the new study, funded in June 1999, was to shorten the original program and to compare it to the previous successful program in terms of short- and long-term health outcomes.
To identify key components of the previous program, we are exploring differences between subjects who successfully integrated self-care components of the program and who experienced significant improvements in metabolic control and those who were not as successful. The program is being revised and shortened, based on this information. Beginning in April 2000, we will start recruiting participants for the clinical trial of the revised program.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 35 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes ([a] two verifiable FBS test results of 140 mg/dl or above or [b] taking or have taken insulin or hypoglycemic agents for at least one year in the past)
- Willing to participate
- A family member, preferably a spouse or first-degree relative, who agrees to participate
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Migrant farm workers (not available for the year-long program)
- Pregnant
- Medical conditions for which changes in diet and exercise levels would be contraindicated
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes self-management education | Behavioural | – |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Feb 2010.
- Background: PubMed 7758387Brown SA, Hanis CL. A community-based, culturally sensitive education and group-support intervention for Mexican Americans with NIDDM: a pilot study of efficacy. Diabetes Educ. 1995 May-Jun;21(3):203-10. doi: 10.1177/014572179502100307.
- Background: PubMed 1448572Brown SA. Meta-analysis of diabetes patient education research: variations in intervention effects across studies. Res Nurs Health. 1992 Dec;15(6):409-19. doi: 10.1002/nur.4770150603.
- Background: PubMed 10531848Brown SA, Hanis CL. Culturally competent diabetes education for Mexican Americans: the Starr County Study. Diabetes Educ. 1999 Mar-Apr;25(2):226-36. doi: 10.1177/014572179902500208.
- Background: PubMed 9677951Brown SA, Upchurch SL, Garcia AA, Barton SA, Hanis CL. Symptom-related self-care of Mexican Americans with type 2 diabetes: preliminary findings of the Starr County Diabetes Education Study. Diabetes Educ. 1998 May-Jun;24(3):331-9. doi: 10.1177/014572179802400308.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Sharon A. Brown principal investigator
The University of Texas at Austin
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing diabetes self-management education in people with Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent, run by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Feb 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00004983, which also lists 4 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Feb 2010; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.