Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Re-Engineered Discharge for Diabetes Care Transitions

Official title: Re-Engineered Discharge for Diabetes Care Transitions: Screening and Addressing Social Determinants of Health Needs at Hospital Discharge

Run by University of Massachusetts, Worcester · NCT06869057 · Data updated 2026-11-12

A computer-based screening for social needs and a post-discharge navigator are being tested to help adults with type 2 diabetes after hospitalization see if addressing unmet social needs reduces readmission.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment412 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Massachusetts, Worcester
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Worcester, Massachusetts)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 8, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2028
Study endsMay 30, 2029
Registry record updatedJune 30, 2026
Trial IDNCT06869057 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18 or older with type 2 diabetes who are hospitalized and report at least one unmet social need.

Probably not a fit

Patients without unmet social needs or those unable to participate in post-discharge navigation may see no benefit.

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

What this trial studies

This interventional study tests a bedside social determinants of health (SDOH) screening tool combined with a care-coordination protocol after discharge for adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants are randomized to receive either a post-discharge navigation service or usual care, with follow-up surveys at 0, 30, and 90 days. A patient navigator helps address identified social needs during the 90 days after hospital discharge, while the control group receives standard resources. Data collection includes self-reported surveys and medical record abstraction to assess impact on readmission-related outcomes and social needs. The trial is conducted at UMASS Memorial Healthcare System with collaboration from NINR and the University of Michigan.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could reduce hospital readmissions by addressing patients' social barriers to diabetes self-management.

How similar studies have gone: Previous work in SDOD- or navigator-led post-discharge programs has shown potential to improve care coordination and reduce readmissions in some populations.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* adult aged 18 years or older
* diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
* hospitalized at Univ of Massachusetts-affiliated hospital
* endorsed at least 1 unmet social need via screening survey

Exclusion Criteria:

* pregnancy
* discharge to short or long-term nursing facility or hospital
* medical contraindication
* cognitive impairment
* unable to provide informed consent

Where it's running

  • UMASS Memorial Healthcare System
    Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 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.