Type 2 Diabetes MellitusNCT01044368
Effect of Internet Therapeutic Intervention on A1C Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) on Monotherapy
A study testing Internet Intervention in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, run by Endocrine Research Society at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
This project will test the effectiveness of an Internet based glucose monitoring system on the A1C levels of patients with type 2 diabetes. All of the patients are given a meter and test strips to test their blood glucose levels, however, half of them will be required to also upload their meter onto the Internet which… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 79 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- What is being tested?
- Internet Intervention
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- Jan 2010to not given
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 79 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Type 2 diabetes patients treated with only 1 oral anti-diabetic medication
- A1C 7-11%
- >25 years of age
- Willingness to test blood glucose levels a minimum of 3 times daily
- Willingness to be randomized
- Trained in self blood glucose monitoring
- Internet Access
Who cannot join
- Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria or are not willing to participate will not be included in the study.
- In addition patients with the potential to become pregnant or patients using medications known to influence control of diabetes (eg steroids systemic or inhaled) are excluded from the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effect of Internet Therapeutic Intervention on A1C Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Monotherapy
This project will test the effectiveness of an Internet based glucose monitoring system on the A1C levels of patients with type 2 diabetes. All of the patients are given a meter and test strips to test their blood glucose levels, however, half of them will be required to also upload their meter onto the Internet which can then be viewed by their endocrinologist. The doctor can then send a message back to the patient and comment on the readings. The effect of the ongoing communication will be measured by the changes in the glucose levels (HbA1C) over 3 and 6 months.
Read the detailed description
Purpose: To determine whether use of an Internet-based glucose monitoring system (ALR Technologies Inc.) improves Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with only 1 oral anti-diabetic medication.
Hypothesis: The investigators propose that the standardized encounters using the Internet will improve the outcome of treatment for patients with type 2 DM.
Justification: An important aspect of diabetes care is the self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) levels in order to assess the effectiveness of treatment and to modify the treatment to achieve the desirable glucose levels. All patients with type 2 DM are recommended to perform SMBG. However, it often requires intervention by health professionals in order to prevent the immediate and serious complications of hyper or hypoglycemia. The frequent SMBG and effective interventions by the health professionals may eventually allow tighter control of blood glucose levels and delay or prevent the complications associated with diabetes.
Objectives: The investigators propose to measure HbA1c levels at the beginning of the study and compare this with HbA1c levels at three and six months after initiating Internet-based blood glucose monitoring system (IBMS).
Research Method: Fifty patients will be randomized equally (a 50/50 chance) to either conventional therapy or the use of the Internet blood glucose monitoring system.
Conventional therapy (Control group) will consist of general care comprising of SMBG 3 or more times per day and visits to the endocrinologist at 3-month intervals with HbA1c, cholesterols, and serum creatinine determinations at 3-month intervals for 6 months.
Those patients randomized to the Internet system (Intervention group) will be required to perform SMBG 3 or more times per day and to upload their metered glucose values online every 2 weeks to be reviewed by the doctor. As well, there will be visits to the endocrinologist every 3 months with HbA1c, cholesterols, and serum creatinine measurements at 3-month intervals for 6 months.
Statistical Analysis: The primary endpoint is the HbA1c level or the change in A1c level. The secondary endpoints include severe hypoglycemia defined as requiring external aid, hospital admissions for any CVD related intervention, and adverse events such as unplanned hospitalizations for any cause that last more than 24 hours. For each group, A1C levels before the start of study will be compared to A1C levels 3 and 6 months after the start of the study. Paired t-tests and random effects models (longitudinal analyses) will examine differences in A1C values before and after the study duration. Unpaired, independent t-tests will be done to examine the difference in A1C values between the two groups before and after the interventions. Planned sample size is 50.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Being tested
- Internet Intervention
- Keywords
- Remote Blood Glucose Monitoring System, Type 2 Diabetes
- Medical subject headings
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Internet InterventionOther
Also called Remote Blood Glucose Monitoring System
The subjects enrolled in the Internet Therapeutic Intervention arm receive standard care by testing their blood glucose at least 3 times daily and visit the endocrinologist every 3 months; however, they are also asked to upload their blood glucose readings online every 2 weeks for the health practitioner to view and comment upon.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Intervention | Experimental | The subjects enrolled in the Internet Therapeutic Intervention arm receive standard care by testing their blood glucose at least 3 times daily and visit the endocrinologist every 3 months; however, they are also asked to upload their blood glucose readings online every 2 weeks for the health practitioner to view and comment upon. Receives: Other: Internet Intervention |
| Standard Care | No intervention | This arm will receive standard care which includes self-blood glucose monitoring at least 3 times daily and visit to the endocrinologist at least once every 3 months. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The primary endpoint is the A1c level or the change in A1c level
Measured: 6 Months
Secondary outcomes (1)
The secondary endpoints include severe hypoglycemia defined as requiring external aid, hospital admissions for any CVD related intervention, and adverse events such as unplanned hospitalizations for any cause that last more than 24 hours
Measured: 6 Months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Jan 2010 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2010
Why it stopped: To focus on a similar study NCT01175408 prior to recruiting participants.
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Type 2 Diabetes MellitusStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Endocrine Research Society
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Hugh D Tildesley, MD, Principal investigator, Providence Health Care, University of British Columbia
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01044368
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- T2D Monotherapy-Internet BGM
- Status last verified
- Jan 2010
- First submitted
- 6 Jan 2010
- Last updated
- 15 Sep 2011
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Publications
Nathan DM, Cleary PA, Backlund JY, Genuth SM, Lachin JM, Orchard TJ, Raskin P, Zinman B; Diabetes Control and Complications Trial/Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (DCCT/EDIC) Study Research Group. Intensive diabetes treatment and cardiovascular disease in patients with type 1 diabetes. N Engl J Med. 2005 Dec 22;353(25):2643-53. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa052187.
PubMed 16371630Intensive blood-glucose control with sulphonylureas or insulin compared with conventional treatment and risk of complications in patients with type 2 diabetes (UKPDS 33). UK Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS) Group. Lancet. 1998 Sep 12;352(9131):837-53.
PubMed 9742976Hirsch IB, Bode BW, Childs BP, Close KL, Fisher WA, Gavin JR, Ginsberg BH, Raine CH, Verderese CA. Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) in insulin- and non-insulin-using adults with diabetes: consensus recommendations for improving SMBG accuracy, utilization, and research. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2008 Dec;10(6):419-39. doi: 10.1089/dia.2008.0104.
PubMed 18937550Klonoff DC, Bergenstal R, Blonde L, Boren SA, Church TS, Gaffaney J, Jovanovic L, Kendall DM, Kollman C, Kovatchev BP, Leippert C, Owens DR, Polonsky WH, Reach G, Renard E, Riddell MC, Rubin RR, Schnell O, Siminiero LM, Vigersky RA, Wilson DM, Wollitzer AO. Consensus report of the coalition for clinical research-self-monitoring of blood glucose. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2008 Nov;2(6):1030-53. doi: 10.1177/193229680800200612.
PubMed 19885292
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Sep 2011. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Internet Therapeutic Intervention on A1C Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Monotherapy
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01044368
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- T2D Monotherapy-Internet BGM
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Keywords
- Remote Blood Glucose Monitoring System, Type 2 Diabetes
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- SuspendedReason stopped: To focus on a similar study NCT01175408 prior to recruiting participants.
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Endocrine Research SocietyUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2010
- First posted
- 7 Jan 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This project will test the effectiveness of an Internet based glucose monitoring system on the A1C levels of patients with type 2 diabetes. All of the patients are given a meter and test strips to test their blood glucose levels, however, half of them will be required to also upload their meter onto the Internet which can then be viewed by their endocrinologist. The doctor can then send a message back to the patient and comment on the readings. The effect of the ongoing communication will be measured by the changes in the glucose levels (HbA1C) over 3 and 6 months.
Detailed description
Purpose: To determine whether use of an Internet-based glucose monitoring system (ALR Technologies Inc.) improves Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with only 1 oral anti-diabetic medication.
Hypothesis: The investigators propose that the standardized encounters using the Internet will improve the outcome of treatment for patients with type 2 DM.
Justification: An important aspect of diabetes care is the self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) levels in order to assess the effectiveness of treatment and to modify the treatment to achieve the desirable glucose levels. All patients with type 2 DM are recommended to perform SMBG. However, it often requires intervention by health professionals in order to prevent the immediate and serious complications of hyper or hypoglycemia. The frequent SMBG and effective interventions by the health professionals may eventually allow tighter control of blood glucose levels and delay or prevent the complications associated with diabetes.
Objectives: The investigators propose to measure HbA1c levels at the beginning of the study and compare this with HbA1c levels at three and six months after initiating Internet-based blood glucose monitoring system (IBMS).
Research Method: Fifty patients will be randomized equally (a 50/50 chance) to either conventional therapy or the use of the Internet blood glucose monitoring system.
Conventional therapy (Control group) will consist of general care comprising of SMBG 3 or more times per day and visits to the endocrinologist at 3-month intervals with HbA1c, cholesterols, and serum creatinine determinations at 3-month intervals for 6 months.
Those patients randomized to the Internet system (Intervention group) will be required to perform SMBG 3 or more times per day and to upload their metered glucose values online every 2 weeks to be reviewed by the doctor. As well, there will be visits to the endocrinologist every 3 months with HbA1c, cholesterols, and serum creatinine measurements at 3-month intervals for 6 months.
Statistical Analysis: The primary endpoint is the HbA1c level or the change in A1c level. The secondary endpoints include severe hypoglycemia defined as requiring external aid, hospital admissions for any CVD related intervention, and adverse events such as unplanned hospitalizations for any cause that last more than 24 hours. For each group, A1C levels before the start of study will be compared to A1C levels 3 and 6 months after the start of the study. Paired t-tests and random effects models (longitudinal analyses) will examine differences in A1C values before and after the study duration. Unpaired, independent t-tests will be done to examine the difference in A1C values between the two groups before and after the interventions. Planned sample size is 50.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Internet Intervention | Experimental | Other: Internet InterventionThe subjects enrolled in the Internet Therapeutic Intervention arm receive standard care by testing their blood glucose at least 3 times daily and visit the endocrinologist every 3 months; however, they are also asked to upload their blood glucose readings online every 2 weeks for the health practitioner to view and comment upon. |
| Standard Care | No intervention | –This arm will receive standard care which includes self-blood glucose monitoring at least 3 times daily and visit to the endocrinologist at least once every 3 months. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 79 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Type 2 diabetes patients treated with only 1 oral anti-diabetic medication
- A1C 7-11%
- >25 years of age
- Willingness to test blood glucose levels a minimum of 3 times daily
- Willingness to be randomized
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Patients who do not meet the inclusion criteria or are not willing to participate will not be included in the study.
- In addition patients with the potential to become pregnant or patients using medications known to influence control of diabetes (eg steroids systemic or inhaled) are excluded from the study.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Internet InterventionAlso: Remote Blood Glucose Monitoring SystemThe subjects enrolled in the Internet Therapeutic Intervention arm receive standard care by testing their blood glucose at least 3 times daily and visit the endocrinologist every 3 months; however, they are also asked to upload their blood glucose readings online every 2 weeks for the health practitioner to view and comment upon. | Other | Internet Intervention |
Primary outcome
The primary endpoint is the A1c level or the change in A1c level
Time frame: 6 Months
1 secondary outcome
The secondary endpoints include severe hypoglycemia defined as requiring external aid, hospital admissions for any CVD related intervention, and adverse events such as unplanned hospitalizations for any cause that last more than 24 hours
Time frame: 6 Months
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Sep 2011.
- Background: PubMed 16371630Nathan DM, Cleary PA, Backlund JY, Genuth SM, Lachin JM, Orchard TJ, Raskin P, Zinman B; Diabetes Control and Complications Trial/Epidemiology of Diabetes Interventions and Complications (DCCT/EDIC) Study Research Group. Intensive diabetes treatment and cardiovascular disease in patients with type 1 diabetes. N Engl J Med. 2005 Dec 22;353(25):2643-53. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa052187.
- Background: PubMed 9742976Intensive blood-glucose control with sulphonylureas or insulin compared with conventional treatment and risk of complications in patients with type 2 diabetes (UKPDS 33). UK Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS) Group. Lancet. 1998 Sep 12;352(9131):837-53.
- Background: PubMed 18937550Hirsch IB, Bode BW, Childs BP, Close KL, Fisher WA, Gavin JR, Ginsberg BH, Raine CH, Verderese CA. Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG) in insulin- and non-insulin-using adults with diabetes: consensus recommendations for improving SMBG accuracy, utilization, and research. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2008 Dec;10(6):419-39. doi: 10.1089/dia.2008.0104.
- Background: PubMed 19885292Klonoff DC, Bergenstal R, Blonde L, Boren SA, Church TS, Gaffaney J, Jovanovic L, Kendall DM, Kollman C, Kovatchev BP, Leippert C, Owens DR, Polonsky WH, Reach G, Renard E, Riddell MC, Rubin RR, Schnell O, Siminiero LM, Vigersky RA, Wilson DM, Wollitzer AO. Consensus report of the coalition for clinical research-self-monitoring of blood glucose. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2008 Nov;2(6):1030-53. doi: 10.1177/193229680800200612.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Hugh D Tildesley, MD principal investigator
Providence Health Care, University of British Columbia
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Internet Intervention in people with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, run by Endocrine Research Society at 1 site in Canada.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: paused, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Sep 2011. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The primary endpoint is the A1c level or the change in A1c level (time frame: 6 Months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01044368, which also lists 4 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Sep 2011.