Diabetes Scorecard Educational Intervention Study
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Interventions
- Behavioral: ScorecardBehavioral: Control
- Registration Number
- NCT01339520
- Lead Sponsor
- George Washington University
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if the use of a diabetic scorecard during clinic visits can improve glycemic control, blood pressure control, LDL-cholesterol, aspirin usage, and amount of exercise in adults over age 40 with uncontrolled Type II diabetes.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 104
Inclusion Criteria
- Uncontrolled Type II diabetes (HbA1c ≥ 8%)
Exclusion Criteria
- Type I Diabetes
- HbA1c < 8%
- Inability to understand the diabetes scorecard due to condition (i.e. dementia, mental retardation, etc) or language barrier
- Pregnancy
- Planning to move within the next year
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Scorecard Scorecard Score of points for variables. Scorecard Control Score of points for variables.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in total score 9 months The total score was calculated by points assigned to variables (systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, HbA1c, aspirin usage and daily exercise). The maximal score of 100 corresponds to all variables at target. Fewer points were assigned to higher blood pressure, worse HbA1c levels, less exercise, etc.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method HbA1c 9 months Measure of glycemic control
LDL-cholesterol 9 months
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Medical Faculty Associates, George Washington University
🇺🇸Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States