NCT05741125

Improving Appetite Self-Regulation in African American Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

Improving Appetite Self-Regulation in African American Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A Digital Intervention

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 75 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The purpose of this 6-month randomized clinical trial is to examine the feasibility of recruitment, attendance, retention, program adherence, and satisfaction of a digital application designed, Centering Appetite to improve glucose scores (HbA1c) and binge eating in African American adults with type 2 diabetes. Intervention participants will receive type 2 diabetes education and web-based lessons on appetite self-regulation. Participants will also receive a Fitbit to monitor daily physical activity. The investigators will follow up with participants at six months.

Detailed description

Using a randomized clinical trial design examine the feasibility and acceptability of a 6-month digital diabetes self-management education program plus an appetite self-regulation intervention for (n=60) African Americans (AA) with type 2 diabetes who report uncontrolled eating in North Carolina. Sixty AAs will be randomized to the Centering Appetite intervention or the control group. Over the 6 months, Centering Appetite participants will have two intervention sessions supplemented by monthly booster sessions and weekly messages related to the program. The control group will also receive two intervention sessions and weekly nutrition tutorials. The study will examine the following: recruitment feasibility, attendance/retention, treatment adherence, intervention, HbA1c, and binge eating.

Conditions

• Type 2 Diabetes
• Binge Eating

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	DSME + ASE intervention (Centering Appetite)	The intervention will enable participants to relearn their stomach's hunger and fullness signals and monitor their appetite. Participants will also learn strategies for glucose monitoring and carbohydrate management. Monthly booster sessions will be devoted to problem-solving, addressing barriers to emotion management, and self-monitoring type 2 diabetes mellitus symptoms. Participants will also receive weekly lessons with interactive activities delivered via a digital app.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-01-22
• Primary completion: 2026-02-01
• Completion: 2026-02-01
• First posted: 2023-02-23
• Last updated: 2025-06-17

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: United States