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Study to Test Use of a Decision Aid in a Clinical Visit to Help Patients Choose a Diabetes Medication

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Interventions
Other: Diabetes Medication Choice Cards
Registration Number
NCT01293578
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to test the relative merits of a decision aid for diabetes medications that we have developed - Diabetes Medication Choice Cards- versus usual care in translating comparative effectiveness research (CER) into real world clinics. This study will involve about 20 primary care practice sites affiliated with Mayo Health System, Park Nicollet, or Hennepin County Medical Center. There will be no recruiting done at the Mayo Clinic.

Detailed Description

To conduct a cluster-randomized practical trial to evaluate the impact of our decision aid (Diabetes Medication Choice Cards) versus usual care as strategies to translate CER into practice among patients with poorly controlled diabetes in need of drug intensification (Hemoglobin Alc (HbA1c) \> 7.3%). Patient outcomes including reaching glycemic control target (HbA1c less than or equal to 7.3%), medication choice and adherence, satisfaction and knowledge. From the physician perspective, we will be measuring physician adoption and satisfaction with the decision aid.

To identify, describe, and explain factors that promote or inhibit the uptake of complex interventions such as decision aids in practices participating in the trial.

To conduct an exploratory analysis of the ability of patients to adhere to the medications chosen while exploring the factors that enable or hinder the patients' ability to incorporate these medications into their routine.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
550
Inclusion Criteria
  • 18 years of age and older
  • Have a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and on diabetes medication
  • Have a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes mellitus for 1 year or more if not currently on diabetes medication
  • Recognize their primary care provider as their main diabetes care provider
  • Use 0, 1, 2, or 3 oral hypoglycemic agents
  • Have a recent HbA1c measure (within 12 months) of greater than 7.3, with priority to patients with rising HbA1c levels.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Not available for follow-up for 12 months after study visit.
  • Unable to read and speak English.
  • Has major barriers to providing written informed consent.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Diabetes Medication Decision AidDiabetes Medication Choice CardsIn the decision aid arm, clinicians will use the diabetes medication decision aid cards (if they choose) when discussing diabetes medication options with their patients.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patient Satisfaction and knowledgebaseline to 12 months

Primary outcome is to evaluate the impact of our decision aid (Diabetes Medication Choice Cards) versus usual care as strategies to translate CER into practice among patients with poorly controlled diabetes in need of drug intensification (Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) \> 7.3%). Patient outcomes include satisfaction with use of the decision aid and knowledge, compared to the control, usual care group (by written survey at point of care and follow-up).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Physician adoption and satisfaction with the decision aid.baseline to 12 months

Brief post-visit surveys will be completed by the clinicians, directly following clinical visit.

Trial Locations

Locations (6)

Mayo Clinic Kasson

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Kasson, Minnesota, United States

Mayo Clinic Health System- Immanual St. Joseph's

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Mankato, Minnesota, United States

Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare

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La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

Hennepin County Medical Center

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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Park Nicollet Institute

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Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, United States

Albert Lea Medical Center

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Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States

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