RECRUITING

Improving Appetite Self-Regulation in African American Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

Description

The purpose of this 6-month randomized clinical trial is to examine the feasibility of recruitment, attendance, retention, program adherence, and satisfaction of a digital application designed, Centering Appetite to improve glucose scores (HbA1c) and binge eating in African American adults with type 2 diabetes. Intervention participants will receive type 2 diabetes education and web-based lessons on appetite self-regulation. Participants will also receive a Fitbit to monitor daily physical activity. The investigators will follow up with participants at six months.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this 6-month randomized clinical trial is to examine the feasibility of recruitment, attendance, retention, program adherence, and satisfaction of a digital application designed, Centering Appetite to improve glucose scores (HbA1c) and binge eating in African American adults with type 2 diabetes. Intervention participants will receive type 2 diabetes education and web-based lessons on appetite self-regulation. Participants will also receive a Fitbit to monitor daily physical activity. The investigators will follow up with participants at six months.

Improving Appetite Self-Regulation in African American Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A Digital Intervention

Improving Appetite Self-Regulation in African American Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

Condition
Type 2 Diabetes
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Kannapolis

Rachel W. Goode, Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States, 28081

Kannapolis

UNC Nutrition Research Institute, Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States, 28081

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * identify as a Non-Hispanic, AA
  • * are over 18 years of age
  • * have an A1c value \> 7.5
  • * have a working Smartphone
  • * complete binge eating screening
  • * have major end-organ type 2 diabetes mellitus complications
  • * have a history of weight loss surgery
  • * are currently pregnant
  • * in substance use treatment or are involved in another weight reduction program.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,

Rachel Goode, PhD, MPH, LCSW, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hil

Study Record Dates

2026-02-01