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NCT Number: NCT03984929

Conexion: A Localized Information Resource on Diabetes and Depression for a Low-income Hispanic Community

The proposed Conexion resource combines best publicly available evidence-based information and local community resources in one place. The information is curated and contextualized to meet local needs of consumers and providers. Content is tailored culturally and geographically to fit the community. This approach is consistent with evidence showing that individuals' interactions with health information and technology are "community embedded".

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Key information

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Depression Endocrine System Diseases Glucose Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Isabella Geriatric Center, New York, United States

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About this study

Nationwide, Hispanics have many barriers to accessing health information, and are subject to significant health disparities, including disproportionate burden of diabetes and untreated mental illness. The research team's preliminary research has identified diabetes and depression as the highest priority needs in the study community of Washington Heights-Inwood (WAHI), which is an urban, low-income neighborhood in New York City with 71% Hispanic residents, predominantly immigrants from the Dominican Republic. Many high-quality health information resources already exist on the internet but they are not reaching many segments of the population, including parts of the WAHI community. The novel concept the investigators propose here is an information resource localized to a community.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 18 or older
  • Washington Heights/Inwood resident (zip codes 10032, 10033, 10034, 10040)
  • interest in information on diabetes or depression
  • speak English or Spanish

Exclusion criteria

-

Treatment and study plan

Conexion Localized

Behavioral

The localized version of Conexion is an online health information resource on diabetes and depression tailored for the target community.

Conexion Generic

Behavioral

The generic version of Conexion is an online health information resource on diabetes and depression.

Primary outcomes

  1. Patient Activation

    Time frame: 1 month

    Person's active engagement in management of their own health will be measured as a patient activation measure (PAM) score. The PAM is a validated scale with 13 questions. The score ranges from 0 to 100, with a higher score indicating a better outcome.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Columbia University

Other

Collaborators

  • National Library of Medicine (NLM)

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Jun 13, 2019
Registry last updated
Mar 31, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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