Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Needed for Diet and Nutrition Study!

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Maria Brann

Primary Investigator

Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Needed for Diet and Nutrition Study!

Overview

Why is this study being done?
The purpose of this study is to understand how instructional text messaging may affect diet management in young adults with Type 2 diabetes. The results of this project may be used to develop messages to help inform and improve the knowledge and diet of individuals with Type 2 diabetes.

Who can take part?
Adults ages 18-45 who have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes before or during 2021.

All parts of the study are virtual and can be completed online - NO IN-PERSON VISITS or TRAVEL REQUIRED.

Description

What will happen during the study?
  • If you are eligible and choose to participate, you will complete an initial online survey, which should take about 15 minutes to complete. 
  • You will then be enrolled in a two-week intervention where you will receive two daily text messages (28 messages total). 
  • At the end of the two-week period, you will take another survey, which should take about 15 minutes to complete.
Incentive/compensation
  • You will receive a $10 digital Amazon gift card for completing all of the study requirements.

Additional information
Study title:  Instructional Messaging to Improve Dietary Management in Young Adults with Type 2 diabetes: A Text Message Intervention

The study is conducted by Maria Brann, Professor, and Emilie Refsbøl Madsen, Doctoral Candidate, in the Department of Communication Studies at IUPUI.

To learn more about Maria Brann and her research interests, please visit this link:  https://liberalarts.iupui.edu/departments/communication-studies/directory/maria-brann/

Eligibility

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    Type 2 diabetes
  • Age: Between 18 Years - 45 Years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:
  • Diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes prior to or in 2021
  • Struggle with diet management
  • Ability to read and write in English
  • Have a working mobile phone

    Online study
    Updated on 28 Apr 2024. Study ID: 18844

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