Using future thinking to help manage type 2 diabetes in patients
Episodic Future Thinking to Improve Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Rural and Urban Patients: Remote Delivery and Outcomes Assessment to Increase Reach and Dissemination
['FUNDING_R01'] · VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INST AND ST UNIV · NIH-10683258
This study is looking at how imagining positive future health benefits can help people with type 2 diabetes stick to their treatment plans, like eating better and staying active, and it aims to make this helpful technique available online for everyone, no matter where they live.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INST AND ST UNIV (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BLACKSBURG, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10683258 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how imagining positive future outcomes can help patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) adhere to their treatment plans, which include dietary changes, physical activity, and medication. By using a technique called episodic future thinking (EFT), patients will learn to visualize their future health benefits, potentially improving their motivation and management of the disease. The study will explore the feasibility of delivering this intervention remotely, making it accessible to both rural and urban patients. The goal is to assess how effectively this approach can enhance patient outcomes and overall diabetes management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who are seeking to improve their management of the condition.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have type 2 diabetes or those who are unable to engage in the required lifestyle changes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved management of type 2 diabetes, helping patients achieve better health outcomes and reduce complications.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary data suggests that similar approaches using episodic future thinking have shown promise in improving weight loss and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Where this research is happening
BLACKSBURG, UNITED STATES
- VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INST AND ST UNIV — BLACKSBURG, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: STEIN, JEFFREY SCOTT — VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INST AND ST UNIV
- Study coordinator: STEIN, JEFFREY SCOTT
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus, Ketosis-Resistant Diabetes Mellitus, Maturity-Onset Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes