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NCT Number: NCT07822945

Healthcare Practitioners Knowledge on Diabetes Technology

Assessment of knowledge of healthcare professionals of diabetes mellitus technology (continuous glucose monitoring systems and insulin pump therapy). The study is a cross-sectional, quantitative study at a tertiary university hospital in Thessaloniki, Greece

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Key information

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University General of Thessaloniki AHEPA

Thessaloniki, 54636, Greece

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Triantafyllos Didangelos, Professor of Internal Medicine

CONTACT

[email protected]

+302310994776

Triantafyllos Didangelos, Professor of Internal Medicine

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Zisis Kontoninas, MD, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

Zisis Kontoninas, MD,PhD

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

About this study

Data will be collected using a standardized questionnaire. This questionnaire is based on a review of the relevant literature on diabetes management and related technologies. The final instrument consists of 37 closed-ended items. It was organized into four main sections, covering demographic characteristics, knowledge of diabetes mellitus, knowledge of insulin therapy and insulin pump use, and knowledge of CGM systems. Demographics will be also collected along with diabetes knowledge questions and 2 sections (1 for insulin pumps and 1 for continuous glucose monitoring).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • All qualified and registered HCP practicing at the University General Hospital of Thessaloniki "AHEPA" , who were involved in direct patient care.
  • Actively working during the data collection period.

Exclusion criteria

  • Administrative staff and personnel not directly involved in patient care.
  • HCP who declined to participate.
  • Participants who did not complete the questionnaire in full.

Treatment and study plan

Questionnaire assessing knowledge on diabetes technology

Other

A standardized questionnaire developed specifically based on a review of the relevant literature on diabetes management and related technologies

Primary outcomes

  1. Knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus aspects

    Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year and 3 months

    Questions on diabetes types, diagnostic criteria, risk factors for hypo- and hyperglycemia, symptom recognition, and glycemic targets.

Secondary outcomes

  1. knowledge on insulin use

    Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year and 3 months

    The instrument was a questionnaire of 37 closed ended items organized in 4 sections covering demographic characteristics, knowledge of diabetes mellitus, knowledge of insulin therapy and insulin pump use, and knowledge of CGM systems. The questions for insulin use covered the knowledge of healthcare professionals on insulin regimens, dose calculation and administration, principles and benefits of insulin pump therapy, potential complications and appropriate actions in case of device malfunction.

  2. Knowledge of healthcare professionals on continuous glucose monitoring systems

    Time frame: Through study completion, an average of 1 year and 3 months

    Questions on system function, accuracy, indications for use, contribution to glycemic control, sensor placement and common issues during use.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Triantafyllos Didangelos, Professor of Internal Medicine

CONTACT

[email protected]

+302310994776

Zisis Kontoninas, MD, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge of Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Pump Therapy

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Sep 16, 2026
Registry last updated
Sep 16, 2026

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