Understanding Social Needs in African Americans with Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
This study aims to understand how social challenges, like job loss or housing issues, affect African American adults living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Researchers will conduct interviews with patients and community leaders to learn about what helps or hinders self-care. They will also survey 300 participants, collecting blood samples and blood pressure readings to see how social needs relate to health outcomes. Finally, some participants will join focus groups to help develop a new program designed to improve health, quality of life, and self-care behaviors for this group. The study is looking for African American adults aged 18 or older who have type 2 diabetes, CKD, and at least one health-related social need, and can communicate in English. Success will be measured by changes in blood pressure, A1c (a measure of blood sugar), and LDL cholesterol at the start of the study.
- Study design
- This is an observational study involving 330 participants. It uses a mixed-methods approach, combining interviews, surveys, and focus groups.
- What's involved
- You might participate in an in-depth interview, complete a one-time survey with blood samples and blood pressure readings, or join a focus group.
- Compensation
- Not stated in the trial record.
- Follow-up
- Not specified.
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Mixed Methods Study of Health-Related Social Needs in African American Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
At a glance
Conditions
Where it's being run
1 sites across 1 statesStudy leadership
- Mukoso N Ozieh, MD, MSCR · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Medical College of Wisconsin
Who to contact
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What this trial measures
- Systolic blood pressure (SBP)Baseline
Blood pressure readings will be obtained using automated BP monitors
- Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)Baseline
Blood sample will be drawn by a trained phlebotomist and sent to the laboratory for HbA1c.
- LDL cholesterolBaseline
Blood sample will be drawn by a trained phlebotomist and sent to the laboratory for LDL cholesterol.
- Quality of Life (QOL)Baseline
Quality of Life will be assessed using SF-12, a valid and reliable instrument to measure functional status. This 12-item scale is a valid and reliable instrument of functional status and provides a summary physical health-related quality of life (PCS) and mental health-related quality of life (MCS). Scores for each of the PCS and MCS range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better physical and mental health-related quality of life, respectively.
- Self-Care BehaviorBaseline
Self-Care Behavior will be assessed with the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities scale. This is an 11-item self-reported questionnaire including items assessing diet, exercise, blood glucose test, foot care, and smoking status. Higher scores indicate more engagement in self-care behaviors.