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NCT Number: NCT00149331

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

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 attending an educational session with a diabetes educator about insulin.

Main research question: Among adults with type 2 diabetes who are potential candidates for insulin therapy, does an education strategy that involves a personal letter from the family physician, a presentation about insulin, and information about giving an injection, versus a pamphlet education strategy, effect: preference to accept insulin therapy; perceptions about insulin therapy; or perception about the injection?

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Key information

Conditions

Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Endocrine System Diseases Glucose Metabolism Disorders Hyperinsulinism Insulin Resistance Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

Hamilton Health Sciences - Henderson Site

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

About this study

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 know enough about insulin to make an informed choice. This research is important because it will help researchers and health care providers better understand the feelings and educational support that patients need when they are thinking about starting insulin. This can help health care providers to better tailor the care they give to patients.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 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 criteria

  • 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

Treatment and study plan

Structured education program

Behavioral

Primary outcomes

  1. Preference for Insulin therapy

Secondary outcomes

  1. Perceptions about insulin therapy

  2. Perceptions about injection

  3. Satisfaction with the education session

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Effects of Two Education Strategies About Insulin on Preferences and Perceptions About Insulin Therapy

Important dates

Study start
2005
Study completion
2006
First posted
Sep 8, 2005
Registry last updated
Sep 11, 2006

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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