Status:
COMPLETED
The Diabetes Telemonitoring (DiaTel) Study
Lead Sponsor:
United States Department of Defense
Conditions:
Diabetes
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-79 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to compare two different methods of helping veterans with diabetes better manage their disease. This study will compare an "Active Care Management" method using h...
Detailed Description
The objectives of this study are to design, implement, and evaluate two medical care initiatives of different levels of intensity for veterans with diabetes and suboptimal glycemic control. The higher...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- enrolled for primary care at a VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS)site with at least one visit from June 1, 2004 through December 31, 2005
- diagnosed with diabetes mellitus with at least 12 months of ongoing pharmacologic treatment (at least one oral hypoglycemic agent, insulin, or both)
- born in 1926 or later
- have an HbA1c level \>/= 8.0% at the last assessment (between 6/1/04 and 12/31/05)
- have an HbA1c level \>/= 7.5% (by finger stick) at the time of enrollment
- mentally competent to give informed consent
Exclusion
- one or more visits to the VAPHS Diabetes Clinic from June 1, 2004 through December 31, 2005
- metastatic or inoperable cancer
- Child-Pugh Class B or C end-stage liver disease
- HIV/AIDS
- end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis
- ongoing home oxygen therapy
- a history of major organ transplant (i.e., heart, lung, kidney, liver)
- residence in an institution (e.g. nursing home, personal care home, or prison)
- incompatible telephone service (i.e., either none or digital)
- concurrent participation in any other research protocol
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
150 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00245882
Start Date
October 1 2005
End Date
December 1 2007
Last Update
September 18 2012
Active Locations (1)
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VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15240