Program AACTIVE: African American's Coming Together to Increase Vital Exercise
Type 2 Diabetes, Depression

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Type 2 Diabetes
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: African American/Black males, ambulatory status, diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for one year duration or longer, PHQ-9 score >=15 with no self-reported psychotic symptoms, live in the Metro-Detroit area, have reliable transportation to in-person events. Exclusion Criteria: Stage 2 hypertension as defined by JNCVIII, recent cardiac events, recent laser surgery for proliferative retinopathy, history of stroke, lower limb amputation, asensory peripheral neuropathy, aortic stenosis or other sever valvular heart disease, atrial fibrillation, severe COPD (e.g., basal oxygen), class III or IV heart failure or medical instability. Participants who are currently receiving psychotherapy services for the treatment of depression from a mental health care provider will be excluded while participants who are currently receiving only medication management from as psychiatrist will be included.
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Other
Intervention
Control
Participants will receive 10 cognitive behavioral therapy sessions and 6 physical activity sessions over 12 weeks. Additionally, participants in this group will receive an adapted copy of the American Diabetes Association's 2021 Diabetes and Emotional Health Workbook: A Practical Guide for Health Professionals Supporting Adults with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
Participants in the control group will receive enhanced usual care and will not take part in cognitive behavioral therapy sessions or exercise sessions. Participants in this group will receive an adapted copy of the American Diabetes Association's 2021 Diabetes and Emotional Health Workbook: A Practical Guide for Health Professionals Supporting Adults with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.