Community Health Workers Initiatives for Diabetes in Latino Communities
Creating Healthy Communities Through a Church-based, Community Health Worker-led Initiative
NA · The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston · NCT05965869
This study is testing if training Latino church members to become Community Health Workers can help improve diabetes management and healthcare access in their communities.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Galveston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT05965869 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This initiative aims to empower Latino(a) church members to become Community Health Workers (CHWs) who will be trained in diabetes management and health access issues. By focusing on social determinants of health, the program seeks to address barriers to healthcare quality and access within the Latino community. Participants will be engaged through their faith-based institutions, which serve as accessible venues for health outreach. The effectiveness of this intervention will be tracked using an online platform to measure improvements in healthcare access and quality.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this initiative are Spanish-speaking Latino(a) adults who are at risk for or diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, have Type 1 diabetes, are not Spanish-speaking, or have severe mental health conditions may not benefit from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve diabetes management and healthcare access for Latino(a) communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using community health worker models to improve health outcomes in minority populations, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Spanish-speaking Latino(a)s adults Exclusion Criteria: * pregnant state or anticipated state in the next 6 months * Type 1 diabetes diagnosis * Not Spanish-speaking, and * Self-disclosed diagnosis of schizophrenia, psychotic/delusional disorder, or severe Alzheimer's disease.
Where this trial is running
Galveston, Texas
- University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston — Galveston, Texas, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Elizabeth Vaughan, DO — University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
- Study coordinator: Elizabeth Vaughan, DO
- Email: emvaugha@utmb.edu
- Phone: 1-409-772-4182
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.
Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Diabetes Mellitus Risk