Status:

COMPLETED

The Effects of Two Education Strategies About Insulin on Patient Preferences and Perceptions About Insulin Therapy

Lead Sponsor:

Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation

Conditions:

Type 2 Diabetes

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

This study compared the impact of two educational strategies (an education program versus a pamphlet) on participants preferences for insulin and their perceptions about insulin and injections after a...

Detailed Description

Many people with type 2 diabetes who need insulin therapy are often reluctant to start using insulin to manage their diabetes. This may be because they are worried about giving an injection and do not...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • At least 18 years of age
  • Have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus in their medical chart
  • Have suboptimal glycosylated hemoglobin (HgA1c \> 7.5%) recorded in their chart as the most recent lab result
  • Currently perform self-monitoring of blood glucose
  • Able to understand written and spoken English

Exclusion

  • Are currently using, or have previously used insulin
  • Have cognitive, visual, hearing or other medical impairment
  • Have terminal malignancies or dementia
  • Have psychiatric illness not controlled with medications

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

March 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

86 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00149331

Start Date

July 1 2005

End Date

March 1 2006

Last Update

September 11 2006

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Hamilton Health Sciences - Henderson Site

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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