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NCT Number: NCT00741390

Evaluation of Blood Volume and Perceived Pain During Fingerstick Monitoring of Blood Glucose

The procurement of blood for SMBG, usually via a finger stick, is considered by many patients to be the most painful portion of diabetes therapy. This has led to the marketing of smaller gauge lancets, lancing devices with variable depth settings and blood glucose sensors that require less blood for measurement.

In this study, two main outcomes were evaluated: The first, which was assessed at Visit 1, was whether specific combinations of lancets and lancing devices would yield sufficient blood volume to allow valid assessment of diabetic subjects' glucose levels. The other outcome, assessed at Visit 2, was the level of pain perceived by subjects during lancing with specific combinations of lancets and lancing devices. During Visit 2, pain assessment was done using a Visual Analog Scale and such that for each lancet/lancing device, the lowest lancing device setting that yielded a valid BG reading for each subject during Visit 1 was used. A third outcome measure, overall comfort with lancing, was also assessed at Visit 2.

A total of 5 combinations of lancets and lancing devices were evaluated.

These were as follows:

* BD/33G = BD Lancet device/BD 33G lancets (BGM measured with the OneTouch® UltraMini™ (BGM) and OneTouch® Ultra® test strips) * OTM/33G =OneTouch® Mini Lancet device / BD 33G lancet (BGM measured with the OneTouch® UltraMini™ (BGM) and OneTouch® Ultra® test strips) * OTM/28G =OneTouch® Mini Lancet device / OneTouch® UltraSoft® 28G Lancet (BGM measured with the OneTouch® UltraMini™ (BGM) and OneTouch® Ultra® test strips) * OTU/28G = OneTouch® UltraSoft® Lancet device/OneTouch® UltraSoft® 28G Lancet (BGM measured with the OneTouch® UltraMini™ (BGM) and OneTouch® Ultra® test strips) * ACC/28G= Accu-Chek® Softclix Lancet device/Accu-Chek® Softclix 28G Lancet (BGM measured with Accu-Chek® Advantage BGM and Accu-Chek® Comfort Curve test strip)

After enrollment and qualification, subjects were assigned to one of 4 intervention arms. The arm assignment determined which 3 of the 5 combinations of lancets and lancing devices the subjects would evaluate in Visit 1 (for volume adequacy) and of these 3, which 2 they would evaluate in Visit 2 (pain during lancing). The lancet/lancing device combinations assigned to each arm are shown in the Assigned Interventions Table below.

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Key information

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Autoimmune Diseases Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Endocrine System Diseases Glucose Metabolism Disorders Immune System Diseases Metabolic Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Thomas J. Stephens & Associates, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Must currently be diagnosed with either Type I or Type II diabetes mellitus.
  • Must currently be performing self monitoring of blood glucose
  • Must be between 18-70 years of age (inclusive).
  • Must be able to read and follow study instructions in English.

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnant (self reported)
  • History of poor blood circulation.
  • Any skin condition on his or her fingers that prevents blood sampling.
  • History of a bleeding disorder.
  • Neuropathy or other condition affecting sensation in the hands.
  • Self-reported blood borne infection (e.g., HIV, hepatitis B or C [non A, non B], syphilis, malaria, babesiosis, brucellosis, leptospirosis, arboviral infections, relapsing fever, T lymphotropic virus Type 1, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease).
  • Currently participating in another study
  • Employed by BD, J&J, Roche or the Clinical Site.

Treatment and study plan

BD/33G

Device

BD Lancet device/BD 33G lancets (BGM measured with the OneTouch® UltraMini™ (BGM) and OneTouch® Ultra® test strips)

OTM / 33G

Device

OneTouch® Mini Lancet device / BD 33G lancet (BGM measured with the OneTouch® UltraMini™ (BGM) and OneTouch® Ultra® test strips)

OTU/28G

Device

OneTouch® UltraSoft® Lancet device/OneTouch® UltraSoft® 28G Lancet (BGM measured with the OneTouch® UltraMini™ BGM) and OneTouch® Ultra® test strips)

ACC/28G

Device

Accu-Chek® Softclix Lancet device/Accu-Chek® Softclix 28G Lancet (BGM measured with Accu-Chek® Advantage BGM and Accu-Chek® Comfort Curve test strip)

OTM/28G

Device

OneTouch® Mini Lancet device / OneTouch® UltraSoft® 28G Lancet (BGM measured with the OneTouch® UltraMini™ (BGM) and OneTouch® Ultra® test strips)

Primary outcomes

  1. Blood Sample of Sufficient Volume to Yield a Valid Meter Reading

    Time frame: Study Day 1 (Visit 1)

    Number of subjects in whom valid meter reading was obtained with each device configuration. The primary outcome of a successful lancing is defined as whether or not a technician is able to use the lancing system to yield a blood sample of sufficient volume to yield a valid meter reading.

  2. Difference in Lancing Pain for Device Pair at Visit 2. (For Subjects Assigned to Arms A, B, C Only)

    Time frame: Approximately Day 3 (Visit 2)

    In Visit 2 subjects kept the same group assignment they had in Visit 1. Each subject tested 2 of the 3 systems from Visit 1. Up to 6 pairs of lancings were performed in order to obtain 4 evaluable pairs. After each pair of lancing, the subject was asked to record the pain from the 2nd lancing as compared to the first using a 150mm visual analog scale(0mm = same pain, -75mm = max score for less painful than first lancing,+75mm = max score for more painful). A positive value on the scale (and in table below) indicates that the first device in the pair was more painful than the second.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Difference in Lancing Pain for Devices in Visit 2 Only. (For Subjects Assigned to Arm D Only)

    Time frame: Approximately Day 3 (Visit 2)

    The subjects who participated in Study Visit 2 kept the same group assignment they had in Study Visit 1. Each subject tested 2 of the 3 systems they experienced during Visit 1. Up to 6 pairs of lancings were performed in order to obtain 4 evaluable pairs.

    After each pair of lancing, the subject was asked to record the difference in the pain they perceive between two lancing systems using the 150 mm visual analog scale. A positive value on the scale (and in the table below) indicates that the first device in the pair was more painful than the second.

  2. Reported Device Preference Within Lancing Pair at Visit 2

    Time frame: Approximately Day 3 (Visit 2)

    After each pair of 4 lancings, the subject was asked: "Which of the two devices did you find more comfortable, overall?" The choices were: first lancing, second lancing or equivalent. The "Stated Preference" row indicates # of lancing pairs in which one device was preferred over the other device while the 2 rows below indicate the # of pairs in which each device was preferred. First and second device refers to the 1st and 2nd devices identified in column headers, not the device order during testing. The "No Preference" row includes lancing pairs with preference of "equivalent" or no answer.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Becton, Dickinson and Company

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Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Blood Volume and Perceived Pain During Fingerstick Monitoring of Blood Glucose When Using Different Currently Marketed Lancing Devices and Lancets

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Aug 26, 2008
Registry last updated
Mar 10, 2010

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