Active Health Behavior Scale for people with Type 2 diabetes
Compilation and Preliminary Application of the Active Health Behavior Scale in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
This project will create and test a questionnaire that measures everyday healthy habits in adults with Type 2 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Changzhou, Jiangsu) |
| Trial ID | NCT07531459 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational project will develop the Active Health Behavior Scale for adults with Type 2 diabetes and examine its psychometric properties, including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and multiple forms of validity. The study will enroll patients and experienced endocrine clinicians/nurses for content validation and pilot administration of the scale. Researchers will use cross-sectional survey data and latent profile analysis to identify distinct behavioral subtypes among patients. Differences in demographic, clinical, and psychosocial factors across identified classes will be compared to inform tailored intervention strategies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18 or older with a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes who can communicate and consent are ideal participants, with clinicians and nurses (≥5 years endocrine experience) involved for content validation.
Not a fit: Patients with acute life‑threatening complications or cognitive impairment that prevents reliable communication are unlikely to benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the scale could help identify patients' behavior patterns so clinicians can offer more targeted lifestyle support to improve glucose control and reduce complications.
How similar studies have performed: Behavioral scale development and latent profile analyses have been used successfully in diabetes and other chronic diseases, but this specific Active Health Behavior Scale is new and requires validation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with T2DM 1. Who have been diagnosed with T2DM and meet the diagnostic criteria defined by the Chinese Guideline for the Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes (2024 Edition); 2. Aged ≥18 years; 3. Who volunteer to participate in this study. Healthcare workers: 1. Clinicians and nurses who have been engaged in medical care in the endocrine field for ≥5 years; 2. Who hold a Bachelor's degree or above and have an intermediate or above professional title. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with T2DM: 1. Who have acute complications of T2DM or other serious life-threatening diseases that preclude cooperation with the study; 2. Who have cognitive impairment or are unable to communicate in writing or verbally Healthcare workers: 1. Who do not have direct contact with patients; 2. Who are currently undergoing standardized training or refresher programs.
Where this trial is running
Changzhou, Jiangsu
- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University（THE FIRST PEOPLE'S HOSPITAL OF CHANGZHOU） — Changzhou, Jiangsu, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yun Ye
- Email: ntyeyun@163.com
- Phone: 0519-68870000
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.