NCT06695533

I Can Do This! Managing My Diabetes

"I Can Do This! Managing My Diabetes: A Pilot Project Using a Novel Word Game-based Workbook Intervention to Allow People Living With Diabetes to Increase Their Diabetes Self-efficacy"

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 25 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Emory University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The goals of this study are to: 1. Co-develop a user-friendly word game-based workbook format for patients with diabetes to understand how to manage their diabetes. For this study, the first section of the workbook will be developed to teach carbohydrate management. 2. Assess the feasibility and acceptability of the workbook. 3. Understand the implementation challenges that will be important for improving the workbook and preparing it for larger-scale effectiveness research. Participants will be asked to: * Complete the workbook during their waiting time in the clinic or at home. * Engage in word games designed to teach diabetes management vocabulary and concepts. * Attend follow-up sessions to assess changes in self-efficacy and glycemic control.

Detailed description

Diabetes poses a significant public health challenge in the U.S., affecting approximately 37 million people, or 11% of the population. The prevalence is rising, particularly among youth, with a forecasted 700% increase in type 2 diabetes cases by 2060. Diabetes leads to severe health complications, including increased risks of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure, and affects nearly 1 million people worldwide with vision loss. Many individuals struggle to manage their diabetes effectively; only about 50% achieve proper glycemic control. Diabetes self-management education is crucial for improving self-efficacy and adherence to treatment, yet only 5-7% of eligible patients receive this education. The American Diabetes Association advocates for individualized nutrition therapy, but access remains limited, especially for uninsured populations, exacerbating health disparities. To address this gap, a novel word game-based workbook is proposed to enhance diabetes self-efficacy. This workbook can be used in waiting rooms or at home, offering an engaging way to learn about diabetes management through word games and puzzles. It aims to provide accessible education for underserved communities, improve glycemic control, and ultimately reduce diabetes-related disparities.

Conditions

• Diabetes

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Diabetes self management workbook	The diabetes self-management workbook section used in this pilot study will focus on diet management, specifically carbohydrates, following ADA guidelines. It will include exercises based on the ADA diabetes plate method, aimed at helping subjects understand meal planning, food categories, portion sizes, goal setting, and the impact of foods on blood glucose levels. Activities will include word searches, crosswords, and goal-setting exercises. Subjects will begin the first section during a clinic visit. They can complete the workbook at home over three months, with input from subjects and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists to refine the content.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-08-21
• Primary completion: 2026-01-01
• Completion: 2026-01-01
• First posted: 2024-11-19
• Last updated: 2025-12-31

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States