Communal Health Interactions in Couples Study (CHOICES)

STUDY BASICS

Researchers are looking for couples with one partner who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the past three years to participate in a study. Couples can be married or living together for at least two years. Spouse or partner with type 2 diabetes must be African American. Study involves interviews, conversations, and surveys. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Many studies have shown that relationships affect self-management for chronic illnesses, but few studies focus on both members of the couple. The purpose of this study is to help researchers understand how you and your partner manage your type 2 diabetes in areas like exercise, diet, and psychological well-being.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Age 18 and up
• Married or living together for at least two years
• One spouse or partner has type 2 diabetes that was diagnosed within past three years
• Spouse or partner with type 2 diabetes is African American
• The other spouse or partner does NOT have diabetes

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

This study requires two 1-2 hour in-person visits (6 months apart), and two weeks of daily iPad use. During the in-person visits, you and your partner will have a conversation with each other about diabetes and be interviewed. During the two weeks of iPad use, you will answer questions online for 5 minutes at the end of each day.