Empowerment program for managing Type 2 Diabetes

Validation of an Integrated Attention Model for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

NA · Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran · NCT02836808

This study is testing an empowerment program that helps people with Type 2 Diabetes manage their condition better through education and support over two years.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment1200 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
SponsorInstituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran (other)
Locations1 site (Mexico City, Mexico City)
Trial IDNCT02836808 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This intervention focuses on providing education and empowerment techniques to patients with Type 2 Diabetes through a structured program at the Center for Comprehensive Care of Patients with Diabetes (CAIPaDi). The program includes four monthly visits followed by ongoing support via internet or cell phone technology. It aims to improve self-care activities and achieve international treatment standards over a two-year period. The study will measure the program's impact on various health parameters, including HbA1c levels and blood pressure.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 70 with a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes for less than five years and no chronic complications.

Not a fit: Patients with advanced diabetes complications or other serious health conditions may not benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the management and outcomes of patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with similar empowerment and self-management approaches for chronic diseases, indicating potential for success in this intervention.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* being over 18 and under 70 years old
* having diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in the five previous years,
* having family support
* free of disabling diabetes complications

Exclusion Criteria:

* advanced complications of diabetes, such as ischemic heart disease, heart failure NYHA III-IV, KDOQI ≥3 renal failure, amputations, cerebral vascular disease, gastroparesis and muscular atrophy .
* type 1 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes or some variant of diabetes related to genetic syndromes, hyperlabile diabetes
* co-morbidities that limit their life expectancy such as malignant tumors
* advanced cognitive impairment or serious psychiatric disorders
* smoking, alcoholism or illegal drug dependence
* conditions that require surgical treatment in the short run or which prevent moderated activity.

Where this trial is running

Mexico City, Mexico City

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes, Multidisciplinary interventions, Long term control, Empowerment

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.