ARISE: Achieving Routine Intervention and Screening for Emotional Health Randomized Controlled Trial

What this Trial Is About

This research focuses on adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) to evaluate how screening for diabetes distress and related interventions affect patients. Diabetes distress, which is the stress and worry related to managing diabetes, is common and linked to poorer self-care and health outcomes. The study aims to improve diabetes care for diverse populations, especially in community health centers that care for many racial and ethnic minorities. Participants will be involved in one of two study groups. One group will receive detailed training on the ARISE program, a structured approach to screen for diabetes distress and address it using personalized strategies and referrals. The other group will receive a brief training on a general diabetes distress screening model. The study compares these approaches through a cluster randomized controlled trial involving community health centers. Throughout the 12 months of the study, researchers will monitor blood sugar control (A1C levels), diabetes distress scores, cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, depression and anxiety screenings, and the number of referrals made. The study includes regular assessments and tracks changes over time to understand the impact of these screening and intervention strategies on patient health and emotional well-being.

Achieving Routine Intervention and Screening for Emotional Health