Barriers to Achieving Diabetes Excellence in an American Indian Community in Minnesota

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is  to conduct a survey and focus group of individuals with diabetes and key health care stake holders in Lower Sioux American Indian community, to identify knowledge of diabetes, perceptions of therapies available for diabetes management, barriers to engaging in lifestyle modification and improving diabetes care and resource needs to improve diabetes care.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals with diabetes ages 18 and over from Lower Sioux American Indian community.
  • Key health care stake holders will be identified from the community tribal council, clinic care staff and health care representatives.

Exclusion Criteria: 

  • None

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 4/22/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

 

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Kalpana Muthusamy, M.B.B.S., M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Kalpana Muthusamy M.B.B.S., M.D.

(507) 284-4080

Muthusamy.Kalpana@mayo.edu

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Publications

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