Dyadic self-management with caregivers for older adults with diabetes and cognitive concerns

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The trial examines a dyadic approach where older adults with diabetes and cognitive concerns participate in a 6-week CDSMP program with a primary caregiver. Participants attend weekly 2.5-hour sessions and provide feedback through interviews and surveys. The study also looks at how this intervention can be implemented in real-world settings. It compares the CDSMP with caregiver support to usual care in a single-country setting at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Eligible participants include people aged 55 or older with diabetes and subjective/confirmed cognitive concerns and a primary caregiver who has been involved for at least one year.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with DM aged \>= 55 years old;
* Recent glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) level of 6.5% or above without change in diabetes medication within the last 3 months based on centre's records;
* Subjective cognitive decline (using SCDQ21) (separately reported by the patient and/or caregiver) and confirmed by MOCA (Chinese version) screened by the research nurses;
* Subjects with nominated primary caregivers will be recruited in the intervention group;
* For caregivers: they will be considered in the project if they have been the primary caregiver for the person for at least 1 year and are providing or involved in the patient's care on a daily basis.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Medical diagnoses of dementia;
* Those who have terminal illness;
* For caregivers: those who are temporary caregivers and have only provided/involved in care for less than a year.

Where it's running

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  Hong Kong, Hong Kong Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jed Montayre
• Email: jed-ray.montayre@polyu.edu.hk
• Phone: 85227666393

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.