What Does the Study Hope To Do?
Program ACTIVE is a feasibility study to test whether combining
exercise and talk therapy has a positive effect on individuals
with Type 2 diabetes and depression by having a positive impact
on three outcomes:
- Improving depression over time
- Improving blood sugar control
- Reducing the risk of heart disease by improving blood lipids
(fats)
How Does Program ACTIVE Work?
Program ACTIVE is designed to give people with depression and
diabetes tools they can use to help them better manage depression
and diabetes. These tools come in the form of both counseling
or talk therapy as well as weekly exercise.
Who Can Participate in Program ACTIVE?
People who would like to participate should:
- Have had type 2 diabetes for one year or longer
- Currently have depressed mood most of the day, nearly every
day that has lasted for at least 2 weeks or longer
- Are approved by their doctor to participate in exercise.
How Much Does It Cost to Participate in
Program ACTIVE?
Program ACTIVE is free for people who qualify and join the study.
Participants receive the following:
- Cardiac stress test
- Pedometer to measure the number of steps you walk each day
- Glucometer and test strips to measure your blood sugars
- Access to the area exercise facilities
- Medical exam
- 10 sessions of talk therapy
Does Program ACTIVE Work?
Although we cannot say for certain whether the study will be
a success in the long-run, the participants who have joined us
so far have shown improvements in their depression, blood sugar
control and blood lipids.
Are There Any Risks to Participants Who
Join Program ACTIVE?
Study investigators take special precautions to minimize risks
to participants. Minor risk is associated with the collection
of blood samples which are requested over the course of the study.
There is also minor risk of discomfort for some who attend talk
therapy sessions.
Meet Our Community
Partners
We are proud to collaborate with the following organizations
in this region:
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