NCT06861491

Student Pharmacist Non-Pharmacological Intervention on Type 2 Diabetes Management in Older Asian Adult Populations

Student Pharmacist Intervention on Type 2 Diabetes Management in Older Adult Populations

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 200 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study is being done to assess the impact of student pharmacist involvement on blood glucose control through non-pharmacological interventions in people of Asian and Asian descent over the age of 50 with type 2 diabetes. This study team is trying to advance the field of pharmacy and expand the roles of student pharmacists.

Detailed description

This study aims to assess the clinical impact of student pharmacist-led interventions on glycemic control in adult populations. This study will specifically target adults aged 50 years and older of Asian or Asian-descent with diagnosed type 2 diabetes, residing in San Francisco. The goal of the study is to demonstrate the utility of pharmacy students in a community setting on chronic disease management through patient-specific education and interventions. The aims of this study are to compare glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes who receive continuous assessment and non-pharmacological counseling from student pharmacists versus those who do not. Specifically, this study will evaluate: 1. The impact of student pharmacist assessments and personalized recommendations on diet, exercise, and adherence to treatment regimens, and their lasting effects on blood glucose control. 2. If participants perceived any value and effect of student pharmacist involvement in managing chronic diseases.

Conditions

• Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Non-pharmacological	This intervention will be provided by student pharmacists. It will focus on lifestyle modifications, adherence, and education of disease state.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-04-01
• Primary completion: 2026-03-01
• Completion: 2026-04-01
• First posted: 2025-03-06
• Last updated: 2025-03-06