Actively Recruiting
Michigan Men's Diabetes Project III(MenDIII): Mind and Motion
Led by University of Michigan · Updated on 2026-02-19
80
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
85 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The Michigan Men's Diabetes Project III: Mind \& Motion is an 7-month pilot randomized clinical trial. The investigators are looking to recruit 80 Black men with type 2 diabetes (T2D) (need to have diagnosis for at least one year) that are over the age of 18. Participants also must be under the care of a physician for their diabetes, self report an Hemoglobin A1c (A1C) of 7.0% or more in the last year, be willing to participate in study events (weekly physical activity, exercise and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) sessions, group discussion sessions, and in-person health assessments), have reliable internet access (steady internet connection or unlimited data) that will allow them to use a tablet/phone/computer to complete study related tasks, live in the Wayne or Washtenaw County, and have reliable transportation to in-person events. All participants will receive 8 hours/sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy. Participants randomized to the intervention arm will also receive 8 sessions of guided exercise at the same time. Following that they will also receive 8 group discussion sessions that will serve as on-going support. All sessions will be help via Zoom. Additionally, all participants will participate in The 4 health assessments will take place at baseline, 10 weeks, 18 weeks, and 30 weeks.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Michigan Men's Diabetes Project III(MenDIII): Mind and Motion
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- African American/Black males
- Age 18 years or older
- Able to walk (ambulatory status)
- Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes for one year or longer
- Under the care of a physician for diabetes
- Self-reported A1C of 7.0% or more within the last year
- Willing to participate in weekly physical activity, exercise, CBT sessions, group discussions, and in-person health assessments
- Have reliable internet access (steady connection or unlimited data) for using a tablet, phone, or computer
- Live in Wayne or Washtenaw County
- Have reliable transportation to attend in-person events
You will not qualify if you...
- Stage 2 hypertension as defined by Joint National Committee (JNC) VIII
- Recent cardiac events
- Recent laser surgery for proliferative retinopathy
- History of stroke
- Lower limb amputation
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease requiring basal oxygen
- Class III or IV heart failure
- Medical instability
- Ongoing unstable angina
- Uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia with hemodynamic compromise
- Active endocarditis
- Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis
- Acute myocarditis or pericarditis
- Acute aortic dissection
- Acute pulmonary embolism
- Pulmonary infarction
- Deep venous thrombosis
- Physical disability preventing safe and adequate testing
- Chest discomfort with exertion
- Unreasonable breathlessness, dizziness, fainting, or blackouts
- Currently receiving psychotherapy for depression from a mental health provider
- Only medication management for depression by a psychiatrist is allowed
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
J
Jaclynn Hawkins, PhD
CONTACT
H
Hannah Burgess, MPH
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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