Educational training to help older patients manage Type 2 diabetes
JACARDI: A eHealth and Health Literacy Educational Training to Support Older Patients With Type II Diabetes
This study is testing a new educational program to help older adults with Type 2 diabetes better manage their health using online tools and resources.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituto Nazionale di Ricovero e Cura per Anziani Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Ancona and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06904690 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The JACARDI trial is a multicenter initiative aimed at enhancing the eHealth literacy of older adults managing Type 2 diabetes through a blended educational training program. This program consists of five modules delivered over ten weeks, with sessions held every other week, each lasting approximately 90 minutes. Prior to the training, a pre-study will be conducted to tailor the content based on feedback from focus groups that reflect the target population's characteristics. The primary goal is to improve participants' eHealth literacy, measured using the eHEALS scale after the training period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are older adults with low eHealth literacy who do not have acute or untreated medical issues.
Not a fit: Patients with recent myocardial infarction or stroke, significant mobility issues, or severe visual or hearing impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the ability of older patients to manage their Type 2 diabetes, leading to improved health outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies focusing on eHealth literacy interventions for chronic disease management have shown promising results, indicating potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Low eHealth literacy (eHeals scale ≤ 29) * No acute or untreated medical problems * Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) ≥ 24 * Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) \< 2 Exclusion Criteria: * A myocardial infarction or stroke within 6 months * Painful arthritis, spinal stenosis, amputation, painful foot lesions or neuropathy limiting balance and mobility * Uncontrolled hypertension * Advanced Parkinson's disease or other neuromuscular disorder * Metastatic cancer or immunosuppressive therapy * Significant visual or hearing impairment
Where this trial is running
Ancona and 1 other locations
- AOU Ospedaliera Marche — Ancona, Italy (Not_yet_recruiting)
- IRCCS INRCA Hospital — Ancona, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Roberta Bevilacqua — IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy
- Study coordinator: Anna Rita Bonfigli
- Email: a.bonfigli@inrca.it
- Phone: 0718003719
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.