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Surgery or Lifestyle With Intensive Medical Management in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (SLIMM-T2D)

Updated: 8/14/21 12:00 pmPublished: 8/31/10

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01073020

Emerging research suggests that certain bariatric surgery methods may be effective in resolving type 2 diabetes in severely obese patients. Yet the use of such techniques for moderately obese individuals is still controversial. A study sponsored by the Joslin Diabetes Center will compare two currently practiced bariatric surgical procedures for weight loss with intensive medical and weight management. Certain participants will undergo the laparoscopic adjustable gastric band procedure (which reduces the size of the stomach) while others will receive the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgical procedure (which reduces the size of the stomach and bypasses part of the small intestine). Both groups will be compared to a non-surgical alternative – intensively managed diabetes and weight management. The researchers hope to analyze the glycemic control in patients at one year of follow-up. Eligible candidates must be 21-60 years old, have had type 2 diabetes for at least one year, and a body mass index (BMI – you can calculate yours here) of 30-42 kg/m2. The study is recruiting participants in the Boston area. For more information, please contact Kerry Clancy at (617)-525-7388 ([email protected]) or Florencia Halperin at (617)-732-2400 ext 4613 ([email protected]). --AB

 

TEENCOPE: An Internet Coping Skills Training Program For Teens With Type 1 Diabetes

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00684658

For many teenagers with type 1 diabetes, glucose control can be frustrating. However, a new treatment plan being studied by the Yale School of Nursing seeks to aid these youth in managing their diabetes. In this study, participants will be assigned to two groups, Those assigned to the TeenCope group will complete a series of online sessions that aim to boost coping abilities and encourage positive patterns of behavior. These youth will also be able to interact with peers on an online discussion board moderated by a clinical psychologist. The second group of participants will be assigned to a Managing Diabetes group; while the group will go through similar online sessions, no online discussion with peers will occur in this group. The once-weekly online sessions will last 30-45 minutes for five weeks, and participants will be followed for up to 18 months for improvements in A1c, quality of life, and other psychological measures. The study seeks 300 young adults ages 11-14 from different sites around the country (Tucson, AZ; New Haven, CT; Miami, FL; Philadelphia, PA). If interested, please contact Lauren Liberti at [email protected] or (203)-737-5437. --AB

Diabetes Support Project: Couples Intervention (DSP)

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01017523

People with diabetes often find that their families are greatly affected by their condition. However, diabetes management programs rarely officially involve the partner. This study, sponsored by the State University of New York, plans to test whether involving the partner in management of diabetes affects blood glucose control, behavior, and quality of life. Participants will be assigned to receive diabetes self-management education, telephone support, and behavior change either as a couple or as an individual. A third group will only receive self-management education. The study is recruiting subjects in San Francisco and in Syracuse and seeks individuals with type 2 diabetes and an A1c level of 7.5% or higher. Participants and their spouses must be at least 21 years old and together for at least one year. To register in New York, interested readers can contact Paula Trief at 315-464-1681 ([email protected]); to register in California, please contact Danielle Hessler at 415-476-1925 ([email protected]). --AB

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