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Enhancing Preventative Health Behaviors Among Emergency Department Hyperglycemic Patients

ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT06663813

PhaseNA

Enrollment400

SponsorRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Age18 Years

SexALL

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Conditions studied

Type 2 Diabetes, Hyperglycemia

About this study

The goal of this clinical trial is to increase Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus knowledge and awareness among patients who present to the Emergency Department with hyperglycemia. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How do patients view their risk of developing type 2 diabetes based on their demographics and behaviors? * Does giving patient education increase patient knowledge, leading to healthier behaviors? Researchers will assess if the educational intervention increases diabetes knowledge and positive health behaviors among Emergency Department hyperglycemic patients. Participants will: * Receive the educational packet (intervention) alongside standard Emergency Care. * Take pre-survey at time of Emergency Department visit and post- survey two weeks later.

Interventions

Behavioral: Educational Intervention — Utilizing the Health Belief model, educational materials detailing diabetes risk factors to address perceived susceptibility, diabetes severity and complications to address perceived severity, and PCP follow-up information and medication assistance programs to address perceived barriers will be provided.

Primary outcomes

Diabetes Knowledge (Initial Emergency Department presentation to follow-up survey (2 weeks later))

Eligibility information

Inclusion Criteria: * Persons 18 years of age or older who present as patients in the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Emergency Department with or without a preexisting Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus diagnosis with a blood glucose of ≥200 mg/dL. Participants must speak English to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Age less than 18 years and blood glucose \<200 mg/dL.

Study locations

One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08540 United States
One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 United States

Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-09-27.