Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluation of Blood Volume and Perceived Pain During Fingerstick Monitoring of Blood Glucose

Lead Sponsor:

Becton, Dickinson and Company

Conditions:

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The procurement of blood for SMBG, usually via a finger stick, is considered by many patients to be the most painful portion of diabetes therapy. This has led to the marketing of smaller gauge lancets...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Must currently be diagnosed with either Type I or Type II diabetes mellitus.
  • Must currently be performing self monitoring of blood glucose
  • Must be between 18-70 years of age (inclusive).
  • Must be able to read and follow study instructions in English.

Exclusion

  • Pregnant (self reported)
  • History of poor blood circulation.
  • Any skin condition on his or her fingers that prevents blood sampling.
  • History of a bleeding disorder.
  • Neuropathy or other condition affecting sensation in the hands.
  • Self-reported blood borne infection (e.g., HIV, hepatitis B or C \[non A, non B\], syphilis, malaria, babesiosis, brucellosis, leptospirosis, arboviral infections, relapsing fever, T lymphotropic virus Type 1, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease).
  • Currently participating in another study
  • Employed by BD, J\&J, Roche or the Clinical Site.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

250 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00741390

Start Date

August 1 2008

End Date

September 1 2008

Last Update

March 10 2010

Active Locations (4)

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Thomas J. Stephens & Associates

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80915-3540

2

TKL Research, Inc.

Carlstadt, New Jersey, United States, 07072

3

TKL Research, Inc

Paramus, New Jersey, United States, 07652

4

TKL Research, Inc.

Ramsey, New Jersey, United States, 07446