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A Qualitative Study on CSII in Children and Adolescents Having Type 1 Diabetes

Conditions
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Registration Number
NCT03066284
Lead Sponsor
Dasman Diabetes Institute
Brief Summary

Using qualitative method; a qualitative case study using semi-structured interviews to explore patients' experiences. Study population of insulin pump patients aged 11-18 years old will be recruited from pediatrics with T1D at Dasman Diabetes Institute; who started using CSII at least one year ago and their parents. Semi-structured interviews will be recorded and then transcribed word by word. Data analysis will be performed using an inductive thematic approach.

Detailed Description

SPECIFIC AIMS

1. To explore the experiences of adolescents and their parents and parents ofi children with type 1 diabetes in Kuwait about the use of Insulin Pump Therapy (IPT) in the context of their quality of life.

2. To gain in-depth understanding of the perceptions of adolescents and their parents and parents of children with type 1 diabetes in Kuwait with T1DM about IPT and its use for diabetes management.

Design A qualitative case study methodology will be adopted using semi-structured interviews for data gathering. Interviews will be conducted with a purposive sample including adolescents and their parents and parents of children with type 1 diabetes in Kuwait with T1D, who are on CSII therapy at least 12 months, along with their parents.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of T1 D in Kuwait as specified by their Consultant and in line with the Kuwait Clinical Guidelines diagnosis of T1D (2006) criteria
  • Adolescents between the age of 11 and 18 or children between 2 and 10 years old
  • Kuwaiti or expats
  • Duration of CSII (Insulin Pump Therapy) at least 12 months.
  • Prior to starting Insulin Pump Therapy must have been on MDI for a minimum of 12 months
  • Attend the Insulin Pump clinic at DDI
Exclusion Criteria
  • Non-English & non-Arabic speakers
  • Presence of a learning disability
  • Diagnosis of any diabetes complication before starting the CSII therapy
  • Diagnosis of psychological problem

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Impact of IPT on QoL of children and adolescents from their perspective and their parents' perspective2 years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Dasman Diabetes Institute

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Sharq, Kuwait City, Kuwait

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