This trial is examining the effect of group visits for diabetes in Hispanic adults with diabetes. The main outcomes to be measured will be change in HbA1c (measures average blood glucose over the last 3 months), BMI (measure of weight that takes height into account) and blood pressure. This trial will take place in Houston, TX.
The details
The number of Hispanic people with diabetes is increasing, more than in other ethnicities. Community health workers can help people with diabetes, but they are often not supported well enough to do so. Telemedicine is technology that is used to support healthcare delivery. Telemedicine may be able to help community health workers to deliver care to people with diabetes.
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of group diabetes visits with community health workers in Hispanic patients. The main outcome will be measured as change in HbA1c, BMI, and blood pressure after 6 months.
Who are they looking for?
This trial is looking for 176 low-income Hispanic adults with diabetes. They must be able to attend the group visits, and either speak or understand Spanish.
How will it work
The participants will be randomly divided into 2 groups. One group will attend monthly group visits with community health workers who are supported by telemedicine. The other group will receive their usual care in the clinic.
HbA1c, BMI, and blood pressure will be measured after 6 months. The participants will also complete questionnaires about their levels of stress about diabetes, and their opinions about telemedicine, after 6 months.
