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Diabetes Mellitus Type 2NCT01330121

Bridging the Gap by Transitional Care

A study testing Pharmacist Counseling in people with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, run by Cook County Health at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate patient adherence with discharge diabetes medications up to 120 days following pharmacist counseling during hospital stay about diabetes self management Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 85 years
Conditions the study is for
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
What is being tested?
Pharmacist Counseling
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
130 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Sep 2010to Apr 2011
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 18 to 85 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Males or females
  • 18 to 85 years of age
  • Historical diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus greater than one year
  • HbA1c concentration ≥ 8%
  • Discharged from general medicine unit of John H. Stroger Jr, Hospital of Cook County
  • Patient with provider and prescriptions filled within CCHS

Who cannot join

  • Type 1 diabetes mellitus
  • Pregnancy
  • Major illness or debility, that prohibits the subject from participating in the study
  • History of any hemoglobinopathy that may affect determination of HbA1c
  • Non-English speaking patients

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612

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About this study

Official title: Pharmacist Discharge Counseling: Bridging the Gap by Transitional Care

The purpose of the study is to evaluate patient adherence with discharge diabetes medications up to 120 days following pharmacist counseling during hospital stay about diabetes self management

Read the detailed description

It is a prospective, randomized, controlled Study. Patients randomized in a 1:1 ratio to pharmacist counseling or standard of therapy prior to discharge.

Standard therapy: Nurses distribute a education pamphlet on diabetes.

Pharmacist Counseling includes but is not limited to:

  • Reviewing and explaining their medications (dosing, side effects, route)
  • Reviewing symptoms and complications of hyper and hypoglycemia
  • Defining glycemic \& non-glycemic goal levels
  • Explaining the importance of compliance with medications \& appointments
  • Educating on the basics of nutrition and physical activity
Being tested
Pharmacist Counseling
Keywords
Adherence with discharge diabetes medications, Diabeted mellitus type 2 greater than one year, Patient with provider and prescriptions filled within CCHS
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.

  • Pharmacist CounselingOther

    Pharmacist Counseling includes but is not limited to:

    Reviewing and explaining their medications (dosing, side effects, route) Reviewing symptoms and complications of hyper and hypoglycemia Defining glycemic \& non-glycemic goal levels Explaining the importance of compliance with medications \& appointments Educating on the basics of nutrition and physical activity

Study groups in NCT01330121
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Pharmacist CounselingActive comparatorPharmacist Counseling includes but is not limited to: Reviewing and explaining their medications (dosing, side effects, route) Reviewing symptoms and complications of hyper and hypoglycemia Defining glycemic \& non-glycemic goal levels Explaining the importance of compliance with medications \& appointments Educating on the basics of nutrition and physical activity
Receives: Other: Pharmacist Counseling
Standard therapyNo interventionStandard therapy: Nurses distribute a education pamphlet on diabetes

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Adherence with discharge diabetes medications up to 120 days following pharmacist counseling during hospital stay about diabetes self management

    The primary efficacy endpoint will be the difference in rate of adherence with medications Adherence will be assessed at 30, 60, 90, and 120 days following discharge An average of the total adherence rate 120 days following discharge will be calculated as the primary outcome measure

    Measured: up to 120 days

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Change in A1c after 90 days

    A1c measure as % and lipid panel 90 days following pharmacist counseling

    • To demonstrate an improvement in health literacy following pharmacist counseling on diabetes
    • To evaluate patient compliance with follow up appointments up to 90 days following pharmacist counseling

    Measured: up to 90 days

  2. Change in BP after 90 days

    BP in mm/Hg

    Measured: up to 90 days

  3. Change in lipids after 90 days

    Lipid measurements in mg/dL

    Measured: up to 90 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Apr 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2010
  3. Primary completionApr 2011
  4. Study completionApr 2011

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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
Other
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
130 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01330121
Sponsor's protocol ID
IRB #10-165
Status last verified
Jul 2023
First submitted
5 Apr 2011
Last updated
12 Jul 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Pharmacist Counseling in people with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, run by Cook County Health at 1 site in United States.

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 6 inclusion and 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Jul 2023. 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 United States. 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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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?

Adherence with discharge diabetes medications up to 120 days following pharmacist counseling during hospital stay about diabetes self management (time frame: up to 120 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 12 Jul 2023.

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