Improving diabetes care for underserved communities in Chicago

Improving Diabetes Equity and Advancing Care Study

NA · Sinai Health System · NCT06040463

This study is testing different ways to improve diabetes care for people in low-income neighborhoods of Chicago to see which methods help them manage their condition better.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment270 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorSinai Health System (other)
Locations1 site (Chicago, Illinois)
Trial IDNCT06040463 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This randomized trial aims to identify the best combination and sequence of enhancements for a team-based care model tailored for diabetes patients in Chicago. Participants will be assigned to either diabetes self-management training or remote glucose monitoring, and after six months, they will be rerandomized based on changes in their A1c levels. The study will evaluate the effectiveness and fidelity of these interventions through qualitative interviews and statistical analyses to optimize patient outcomes. The research is conducted by Sinai Health System, focusing on low-income communities of color.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are African American or Latinx adults aged 18 and older with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and an HbA1c greater than 7%.

Not a fit: Patients who are already using remote glucose monitoring or actively working with a community health worker may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve diabetes management and health outcomes for underserved populations.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with team-based care models for diabetes management, indicating a promising approach for this intervention.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* A diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes
* 18+ years of age
* Able to provide consent
* Identify as African American/Black or Latinx
* most recent HbA1c \> 7%,
* Have a smartphone compatible with the Glooko application
* Have completed at least one Center appointment (i.e. current patient)
* Completed at least 3 months of their assigned study condition

Exclusion Criteria:

* Already an active user of RGM
* Actively working with a CHW
* Diagnosis of gestational diabetes (without type 1 or type 2)
* Has a Power of Attorney
* Be suffering from Stage-V renal disease or undergoing dialysis.
* Be suffering from a severe form of cardiovascular disease (NYHA Class III and IV)

Where this trial is running

Chicago, Illinois

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: Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, implementation science, optimization study

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.