Mindful Stress Reduction in Diabetes Self-management Education for Veterans (Mind-STRIDE)
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| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02928952 |
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Recruitment Status :
Completed
First Posted : October 10, 2016
Results First Posted : May 28, 2021
Last Update Posted : May 28, 2021
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| Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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| Diabetes Mellitus | Behavioral: Mind-STRIDE | Not Applicable |
Background: One million Veterans (25%) who receive health care through Veterans Health Administration (VHA) have diabetes and are therefore responsible for daily diabetes self-management (DSM). DSM is essential for glycemic control and prevention of potentially life threatening and disabling complications such as severe hypoglycemia, kidney failure, acute coronary syndrome and stroke. Importantly, 40% of individuals with diabetes suffer from diabetes-related distress (DRD) that interferes with their ability to sustain healthy self-management behaviors, and may be particularly problematic for Veterans who are at higher risk for comorbid negative emotional states such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Diabetes self-management education (DSME) has traditionally contained little content or skill-building directly related to stress management, leaving this critical component of diabetes self-management largely unaddressed in DSME. In the investigators' pilot work, the investigators have developed a brief stress management intervention known as Mind-STRIDE, which contains mindfulness training and home practice and is easily integrated into existing DSME. While the investigators have previously demonstrated the feasibility, patient acceptability, and initial efficacy of Mind-STRIDE, its effects on diabetes-related psychological and physiological patient outcomes remain unknown. There is, therefore, a critical need to determine the efficacy of this targeted mindfulness intervention for improving DRD, diabetes self-efficacy, DSM behaviors, and metabolic control of Veterans with diabetes in order to offer comprehensive, evidence-based DSME that improves Veteran-centric diabetes outcomes.
Objectives: The objectives of this study are to determine the efficacy of Mind-STRIDE for improving DRD, diabetes self-efficacy, DSM, and metabolic control, and to characterize distinctive Veteran experiences with DRD and Mind-STRIDE.
Methods: To achieve these objectives, the investigators will conduct a randomized controlled trial of 126 Veterans at a large VA medical center in southwest PA. Participants will be assigned to one of two study conditions: an experimental group that receives routine diabetes education plus Mind-STRIDE, or to a usual care group that receives diabetes education alone. DRD, diabetes self-efficacy, and DSM will be assessed using self-report questionnaires. Metabolic control (Hemoglobin A1c) will be assessed using standard laboratory procedures. Data will be collected at baseline, 12-weeks, and 24-weeks, and will be analyzed using mixed-effects models. Telephone interviews will be conducted at 15-weeks post-intervention in a subset of participants from the experimental group, and will be analyzed using modified Grounded Theory methods. Quantitative and qualitative findings will be compared and interpreted using Convergent Parallel Design.
Status: Assessments were completed 4/09/2020.
| Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
| Actual Enrollment : | 132 participants |
| Allocation: | Randomized |
| Intervention Model: | Parallel Assignment |
| Masking: | None (Open Label) |
| Primary Purpose: | Health Services Research |
| Official Title: | Effects of a Mindfulness Intervention Delivered Within Diabetes Education on Diabetes-related Outcomes in Military Veterans |
| Actual Study Start Date : | November 1, 2016 |
| Actual Primary Completion Date : | April 9, 2020 |
| Actual Study Completion Date : | April 9, 2020 |
| Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Diabetes Self Management Education (DSME) + Mind-STRIDE
Will receive routine diabetes self-management education + the Mind-STRIDE intervention
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Behavioral: Mind-STRIDE
Mindful Stress Reduction in Diabetes Education- mindfulness training with home practice will be introduced as part of diabetes education |
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No Intervention: DSME alone
Usual care control
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- Problem Areas in Diabetes Scale (PAID) -(Measures Diabetes Distress) [ Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks ]A 20-item psychometrically validated self-report questionnaire on a 5 point Likert scale (0= not problem; 4= a serious problem). The scores are summed and multiplied by 1.25. Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 100. Higher scores denote higher levels of diabetes related distress. The cutoff for significant distress is 33; a score of 40 is consistent with diabetes burn-out.
- Diabetes Self-efficacy Scale (DSES) [ Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks ]An 8-item psychometrically validated self-report questionnaire on a 10- point Likert Scale (1= Not confident at all; 10 = Totally confident). This scale measures diabetes self efficacy, a critical pathway to improved self-management that refers to an individual's confidence in their ability to perform key diabetes self-management behaviors. Scores are derived as the mean of the 8 questions. Minimum score =1; Maximum Score = 10. Higher scores denote higher diabetes self-efficacy.
- Hemoglobin A1c (A1C) [ Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks ]A blood test that measures the percentage of glycated hemoglobin in red blood cells as a means of estimating the average blood sugar concentrations for the preceding two to three months. Lower percentage denote better blood glucose levels and may range from 4.5% in persons without diabetes t0 >15% in persons with poorly managed hyperglycemia. . An A1C <7% has been associated with prevention of diabetes complications. A1C>9% denotes chronic,severe blood glucose elevation. All tests were performed at VAPHS according to National Glyco-hemoglobin Standardization Program-approved methods.
- Mindfulness Attention and Awareness Scale (MAAS) [ Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks ]A 15-item psychometrically validated questionnaire on a 6-point Likert scale (1=Almost Always and 6= Never) The scale is scored by computing the mean of the 15 items. (Minimum score = 1; maximum score = 6). Higher scores reflect higher levels of dispositional (trait) mindfulness. Average score in the general US population is 4.22. Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
- Body Weight [ Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks ]Weight in pounds
- Blood Pressure [ Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks ]Change in mean arterial blood pressure, calculated as blood pressure + 2 (diastolic blood pressure) divided by 3.
- Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ8) [ Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks ]The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8) is a standardized, validated scale that assesses 8 key symptoms of depression experienced over the prior two weeks on a 4-point Likert scale (0=not at all; 3= nearly every day). It is the same as the PHQ-9, without the question regarding suicidal ideation. Score is the sum of the 8 items (Minimum value =0; Maximum= 24). A score of 10 or greater is considered major depression, 20 or more is severe major depression.
- PTSD Checklist- Civilian Version (PCL-C) [ Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks ]The Abbreviated PCL-C is a validated 6-item civilian version of the PTSD check- list designed for use in general medical settings to assess symptoms of PTSD using a 5-point Likert scale. Scores reflect how much the participant has been bothered by specific PTSD symptoms during the past month. (0= "not at all; 4= "extremely") .Scores are summed. (Minimum value =0; maximum values = 24). Scores >14 are suggestive of PTSD, with higher scores reflecting greater PTSD symptoms.
- Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA), General Diet [ Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks ]A 2-item subscale of the psychometrically validated SDSCA that measures the frequency of general dietary behaviors each day over the past 7-days and number of days per week over the past month (0= no days; 7 = 7 days). Scores = mean number of days per week ( Minimum score =0; maximum score = 7) . Higher scores denote healthier dietary behaviors.
- Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA), Specific Diet [ Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks ]
A 2-item subscale of the psychometrically validated SDSCA that measures the frequency of eating fruits and vegetables and high fat foods each day over the past 7-days. Minimum maximum values = (0= no days; 7 = 7 days). 1 item is scored as mean number of days (Minimum score =0; maximum score = 7), while the 2nd item is summed and reversed (0= 7days; 7= 0 days). The scores for the two items are summed for the subscale score (Minimum score=0; maximum score =7) Higher scores denote healthier dietary behaviors.
Each subscale of the SDSCA is scored separately, without a calculated composite score.
- Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA) Space Carbohydrates [ Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks ]One item from the SDSCA that assesses the number of days over the past 7-days in which the participant spaced carbohydrates evenly throughout the day. Minimum score 0; maximum score 7. Higher scores denote healthier dietary behaviors.
- Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA)- Exercise [ Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks ]
A 2-item subscale of the SDSCA that measures the number of days over the past 7-days on which the participant engaged in physical activity . Score = mean score of days over the past 7 days (Min.=1; Max.=7). Higher scores denote healthier exercise behaviors.
Each SDSCA subscale scored separately.
- Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA)- - Footcare [ Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks ]A 2-item subscale of the SDSCA that measures the number of days the participant 1) inspected their feet and 2) inspected the inside of their shoes over the past 7-days. Score = mean number of days (Min=0; max=7). Higher scores denote healthier footcare behaviors.
- Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA)- Blood Glucose Testing [ Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks ]
A 2-item subscale of the SDSCA that measures 1) the number of days on which the participant tested their blood glucose over the past 7 days and 2) the number of days on which they tested their blood glucose according to the number of times recommended by their health care provider over the past 7-days. Scores= mean number of days per week. Minimum score is 0 Maximum score is 7.Higher scores denote healthier self-monitoring behaviors.
Each SDSCA subscale scored separately
- Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA)- - Smoking [ Time Frame: baseline,12 weeks, 24 weeks ]A 2-item subscale of the SDSCA that measures 1) whether the participant smoked even a puff of a cigarette in the past 7 days (0=no; 1= yes) and 2) if so, the number of cigarettes smoked on an average day. The scores are summed. Minimum score =0, maximum score = >40. Lower scores denote healthier smoking behaviors.
- Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA)- - Medication Adherence [ Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks ]
A 2-item subscale of the SDCSA that measures the frequency of 1) taking prescribed insulin and 2)prescribed number of diabetes pills each day over the past 7-days. Scores from the 2 items are summed. Minimum score =0; maximum score = 7). Higher scores denote greater adherence to diabetes medications. Participants entered N/A if they were not prescribed insulin or diabetes pills.
Each subscale of the SDSCA is scored independently with no calculated composite score.
- Change in 6-item PROMIS Short Form v1.0 Pain Interference 6 b [ Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks ]A psychometrically validated 7-item instrument on a 5 point Likert scale (1= "not at all"- 5 and "very much") determining the degree to which pain has interfered with aspects of daily living during the past 7 days. It is a general and not disease-specific measure of pain. Scores are summed (Min. value = 6; Max value =35). Total raw scores are then converted into a T-score for each participant. The T-scores rescales the raw score into a standardized score with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10. A score of 50 is the average for the United States general population with a standard deviation of 10.
- Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) [ Time Frame: baseline, 12 weeks and 24 weeks ]Seven psychometrically tested items on a 4 point Likert scale that measure difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep (0= none; 4=very severe) and satisfaction with current sleep patterns (0=very satisfied; 4=very dissatisfied), Noticeable impairment of quality of life (0= not noticeable; 4= very much noticeable), Worry/distress re: sleep (0=not at all worried; 4=very much worried); Interference of sleep problem to daily functioning (0=not interfering; 4= very much interfering). Scores are summed. Minimum score = 0; maximum score = 20). Higher scores denote greater insomnia severity. Scores over 14 denote insomnia; Scores 8 to 14 denote subthreshold insomnia.
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| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Referral to DSME class at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Campus (VAPHS UD)
- Diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- Hemoglobin A1C >7.0%
- Problem Areas in "Diabetes Scale (PAID) -5" score =/ >3 or "Diabetes Distress Scale -2" =/>2 score indicating the presence of Diabetes-related Distress
Exclusion Criteria:
- Documented cognitive impairment that would interfere with the ability to comprehend the informed consent and actively participate in the study
- Previous attendance of VA DSME class within the past 12 months
- Currently active mindfulness practice
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT02928952
| United States, Pennsylvania | |
| VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15240 | |
| Principal Investigator: | Monica M. DiNardo, PhD ARNP CDE | VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA |
Documents provided by VA Office of Research and Development:
| Responsible Party: | VA Office of Research and Development |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT02928952 |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
NRI 15-150 |
| First Posted: | October 10, 2016 Key Record Dates |
| Results First Posted: | May 28, 2021 |
| Last Update Posted: | May 28, 2021 |
| Last Verified: | May 2021 |
| Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: | |
| Plan to Share IPD: | No |
| Plan Description: | There are currently no plans to share Individual Participant Data (IPD). |
| Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | No |
| Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No |
| Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.: | No |
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Mindfulness Diabetes Distress |
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Diabetes Mellitus Glucose Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases Endocrine System Diseases |