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

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Conditions studied: Type 2 Diabetes, Binge Eating

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05741125

Run by

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

People needed

60

Starts

2025-01-22

Expected to finish

2026-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-06-17

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Individuals are eligible if they
• 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

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals will be excluded if they:
• 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.

Where it is running

• UNC Nutrition Research Institute — Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States (enrolling)
• Rachel W. Goode — Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States

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