Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of Two Education Strategies About Insulin on Patient Preferences and Perceptions About Insulin Therapy
Lead Sponsor:
Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Conditions:
Type 2 Diabetes
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
This study compared the impact of two educational strategies (an education program versus a pamphlet) on participants preferences for insulin and their perceptions about insulin and injections after a...
Detailed Description
Many people with type 2 diabetes who need insulin therapy are often reluctant to start using insulin to manage their diabetes. This may be because they are worried about giving an injection and do not...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- At least 18 years of age
- Have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus in their medical chart
- Have suboptimal glycosylated hemoglobin (HgA1c \> 7.5%) recorded in their chart as the most recent lab result
- Currently perform self-monitoring of blood glucose
- Able to understand written and spoken English
Exclusion
- Are currently using, or have previously used insulin
- Have cognitive, visual, hearing or other medical impairment
- Have terminal malignancies or dementia
- Have psychiatric illness not controlled with medications
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
March 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
86 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00149331
Start Date
July 1 2005
End Date
March 1 2006
Last Update
September 11 2006
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Hamilton Health Sciences - Henderson Site
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada