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Addressing Disparities in Diabetes Care

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Registration Number
NCT06643611
Lead Sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Brief Summary

The purpose of this research is to find out if using a continuous glucose monitor and working with a clinical pharmacist can help improve the health of uninsured minority patients with type 2 diabetes.

Detailed Description

The objective of this research is to determine the effectiveness of a targeted intervention that integrates continuous glucose monitors and pharmacist-led comprehensive medication management services among uninsured adult patients with poor glycemic control on basal insulin, specifically focusing on Black and Hispanic populations. This pilot study is designed to help justify implementing this intervention on a larger scale within our healthcare system.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
60
Inclusion Criteria
  • Hispanic or non-Hispanic Black
  • Diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes
  • HbA1c ≥8% within the past 3 months
  • Active prescription for insulin and injecting at least 1 time daily
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Receiving care by endocrinologist
  • Continuous glucose monitor use within the past 6 months
  • Receiving long term, hospice, or palliative care services
  • Malignant cancer
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Hemoglobin A1cBaseline to Month 6

Change in percentage for Hemoglobin A1c. Normal range for hemoglobin A1c is 4.2%-14%. A low level indicates no diabetes and a high level indicates uncontrolled diabetes.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of Hours Glucose Level Above Normal RangeLast Two Weeks of Intervention

Number of hours patient's glucose level is above normal range of 70-100.

Health-Related Quality of Life1 Month Post Intervention

Health-related quality of life will be measured using Appraisal of Diabetes scale (ADS). The ADS is a diabetes-specific quality of life instrument. It consists of 7 items on how diabetes affects the respondent. The score of each item ranges from 0 to 5 with 0 representing the least effect of diabetes and 5 the greatest effect of diabetes. The total score is calculated by summing the scores of individual items.

Treatment Satisfaction1 Month Post Intervention

Treatment satisfaction will be measured using the Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQ). The DTSQ includes eight items on satisfaction with diabetes treatment, convenience, flexibility, understanding of diabetes, possibility of continuation of the current treatment and recommendation to others. Each item is scored on a scale from 0 to 6, with higher score indicating higher satisfaction.

Change in Medication Adherence6 Months Post Intervention

Medication adherence will be determined from prescription fill data and reported in the form of medication possession ratio (the sum of days of supply during a time period divided by the number of days in that time period). The change during six months before and after intervention start (time of assessment of study criteria for the control group) will be reported.

Number of Hours Glucose Level in Normal RangeLast Two Weeks of Intervention

Number of hours patient's glucose level is within normal range of 70-100.

Number of Hours Glucose Level Below Normal RangeLast Two Weeks of Intervention

Number of hours patient's glucose level is below normal range of 70-100.

Average Glucose LevelLast Two Weeks of Intervention

Average glucose level during the last two weeks of intervention. Normal range is 70-100 mg/dL. A low-level average indicates good glycemic control. A high level indicates uncontrolled diabetes.

Glucose Management Indicator PercentageLast Two Weeks of Intervention

The glucose management indicator is an updated approach for estimating hemoglobin A1c from continuous glucose monitoring data. Range is 5.7%-14%

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Atrium Health Myers Park Internal Medicine Clinic

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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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