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DiabetesNCT04149392

Use of CGM for Diabetes Management Following a Hospitalization.

A study testing Continuous Glucose Monitor in people with Diabetes, run by University of Virginia.

Withdrawn

Withdrawn. The study stopped before anyone enrolled.

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Trial summary

Patients with diabetes hospitalized for heart failure or acute myocardial infarction will have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) placed on the day of discharge which will be downloaded at their outpatient follow up clinic visit 6-14 days later. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 40 to 100 years
Conditions the study is for
Diabetes
What is being tested?
Continuous Glucose Monitor
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
0 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
16 Dec 2019to 6 Apr 2020
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 40 to 100 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Age 40-100 years.
  • Admitted to either the heart failure or acute coronary service.
  • Followed by the cardiovascular diabetes service for at least 1 day during hospital admission.
  • Planned follow up in either the UVA heart failure readmission clinic or the ACS readmission clinic in 6-14 days post-discharge.
  • Use of insulin, a sulfonylurea, or evidence of poor diabetes control prior to admission.

Who cannot join

  • Non-English speaking.
  • Pregnant.
  • Requiring dialysis.
  • Lymphedema of both arms.
  • Current CGM use.
  • Plan for CT-scan, MRI or diathermy treatment within 14 days of discharge.
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  • Patients taking high dose vitamin C supplements (multivitamin is ok).
  • Patients taking more than 325mg of aspirin daily.
  • Discharge to skilled nursing facility or acute rehab.

About this study

Official title: Pilot Study for the Use of CGM for Post-discharge Diabetes Management Following a Hospitalization for Heart Failure or MI

Patients with diabetes hospitalized for heart failure or acute myocardial infarction will have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) placed on the day of discharge which will be downloaded at their outpatient follow up clinic visit 6-14 days later. At the follow-up visit medications may be modified based on downloaded glucose data. This study is designed to determine the frequency that patients with diabetes hospitalized for heart failure or acute myocardial infarction have significant hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia requiring medication adjustment in the 1-2 weeks following hospital discharge. The outcome will be a binary- yes, diabetes medications were adjusted or no, diabetes medications were not adjusted.

As a secondary outcome 30-day hospital readmission and mortality will be compared to historical hospital data collected by the inpatient cardiovascular service as part of their quality improvement monitoring. Researchers do not expect to see a significant difference in 30-day readmission or mortality as this study will be under-powered. In addition, our inclusion criteria will specifically target the patients at highest risk for bad diabetes outcomes, thus researchers may see worse outcomes compared to historical controls, but this assessment will help us design future randomized studies.

Read the detailed description

After the participant has signed the consent form a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) sensor will be placed on the arm of the participant. If consent is signed prior to the day of discharge the sensor placement will be delayed until the day of discharge. The participant will be provided with instruction to avoid bumping the sensor and to avoid dislodging when bathing and dressing. If the sensor should fall off before the follow up appointment, they will be instructed to bring it with them for a partial download.

During the already scheduled post-discharge follow up appointment the CGM sensor data will be downloaded by clinic staff. The diabetes medications will be reconciled, and the downloaded data will be reviewed with the patient. Based on the download, a PharmD will have the option of increasing or decreasing insulin doses by a maximum of 10% to reduce hypoglycemia and/or hyperglycemia. The goal will be to adjust medications, if needed, to target blood sugars between 90-250mg/dl greater than 80% of the time. This is a conservative goal aimed at reducing risk for severe hypo or hyperglycemia with good glycemic control rather than to target tight glycemic control. If adjustment of oral agents or a change of greater than 10% is required this will be done in consultation with an attending physician.

These adjustments will follow standards of care and the expectation is that this will benefit the patient. All changes will be communicated to the participant's primary care physician (PCP) or endocrinologist. If the patient does not have an endocrinologist and it is felt that significant adjustments will be required over time to improve the participant's glucose control they will be given the option of a referral to the Diabetes Cardiovascular Clinic, General Endocrinology Clinic, or if having excessive hypoglycemia the Diabetes Technology Clinic for consideration for long term use of CGM. If no changes are required, this will also be communicated to the patient's PCP or endocrinologist. The downloaded data from the CGM will be scanned in the media tab in the electronic medical record and any adjustments will be included as part of the medical record.

Between 30 and 40 days post-discharge the participant's medical record will be accessed again. At this point it will be determined if the patient was readmitted to the hospital or died in the 30 days post-discharge. In addition, clinic notes will be examined to determine if there is any evidence that the patient developed worsening hypoglycemia or worsening hyperglycemia in response to medication adjustments made during the post-discharge clinic. This data will be collected to assist in understanding the efficacy of the intervention and to ensure that the intervention is not causing unintended harm. This access of the medical record would not be expected to benefit the patient but could provide benefit to future participants or patients.

Conditions
Diabetes
Being tested
Continuous Glucose Monitor
Keywords
CGM Diabetes Heart Failure
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Continuous Glucose MonitorDevice

    Patients with diabetes hospitalized for heart failure or acute myocardial infarction will have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) placed on the day of discharge. The participants will go home with the device and keep it for 6-14 days until they return to clinic for follow up visit. At this time the device will be removed, the information regarding glucose levels during those days will be downloaded and based on the download, a PharmD will have the option of increasing or decreasing insulin doses by a maximum of 10% to reduce hypoglycemia and/or hyperglycemia. The goal will be to adjust medications, if needed, to target blood sugars between 90-250mg/dl greater than 80% of the time.

Study groups in NCT04149392
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
CGM interventionExperimentalPatients with diabetes hospitalized for heart failure or acute myocardial infarction will have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) placed on the day of discharge which will be downloaded at their outpatient follow up clinic visit 6-14 days later. At the follow-up visit medications may be modified based on downloaded glucose data. During the already scheduled post-discharge follow up appointment the CGM sensor data will be downloaded by clinic staff. The diabetes medications will be reconciled and the downloaded data will be reviewed with the patient. Based on the download, a PharmD will have the option of increasing or decreasing insulin doses by a maximum of 10% to reduce hypoglycemia and/or hyperglycemia. The goal will be to adjust medications, if needed, to target blood sugars between 90-250mg/dl greater than 80% of the time.
Receives: Device: Continuous Glucose Monitor

What is being measured

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

  1. Frequency of diabetes medication changes that take place at the follow up visit

    We will determine the frequency of diabetes medication changes that take place at the follow up visit.

    Measured: this will happen between the time of enrollment and the follow up clinic visit 6-14 days after enrollment.

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. 30-day Readmission rate

    Researchers will determine the 30-day readmission rate for participants.

    Measured: 30 days after hospital discharged

  2. Mortality rate

    Researchers will determine the mortality rate for participants.

    Measured: 30-40 days after hospital discharged

Timeline

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

  1. First posted4 Nov 2019
  2. Study start16 Dec 2019 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion6 Apr 2020 (estimated)
  4. Study completion6 Apr 2020 (estimated)

Why it stopped: Changed to quality improvement project

Resources

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
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
0 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04149392
Sponsor's protocol ID
15055
Status last verified
Dec 2019
First submitted
29 Oct 2019
Last updated
10 Dec 2019
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Dungan K, Graessle K, Sagrilla C. The effect of congestive heart failure on sensor accuracy among hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2013 Oct;15(10):817-24. doi: 10.1089/dia.2013.0094.

    PubMed 24050738
  • Tung YC, Chang GM, Chang HY, Yu TH. Relationship between Early Physician Follow-Up and 30-Day Readmission after Acute Myocardial Infarction and Heart Failure. PLoS One. 2017 Jan 27;12(1):e0170061. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0170061. eCollection 2017.

    PubMed 28129332
  • Dei Cas A, Khan SS, Butler J, Mentz RJ, Bonow RO, Avogaro A, Tschoepe D, Doehner W, Greene SJ, Senni M, Gheorghiade M, Fonarow GC. Impact of diabetes on epidemiology, treatment, and outcomes of patients with heart failure. JACC Heart Fail. 2015 Feb;3(2):136-45. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2014.08.004.

    PubMed 25660838
  • Ruppar TM, Cooper PS, Mehr DR, Delgado JM, Dunbar-Jacob JM. Medication Adherence Interventions Improve Heart Failure Mortality and Readmission Rates: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials. J Am Heart Assoc. 2016 Jun 17;5(6):e002606. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.115.002606.

    PubMed 27317347
  • Bergethon KE, Ju C, DeVore AD, Hardy NC, Fonarow GC, Yancy CW, Heidenreich PA, Bhatt DL, Peterson ED, Hernandez AF. Trends in 30-Day Readmission Rates for Patients Hospitalized With Heart Failure: Findings From the Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Registry. Circ Heart Fail. 2016 Jun;9(6):10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.115.002594 e002594. doi: 10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.115.002594.

    PubMed 27301467
  • Bilchick K, Moss T, Welch T, Levy W, Stukenborg G, Lawlor BT, Reigle J, Thomas SC, Brady C, Bergin JD, Kennedy JLW, Abuannadi M, Scully K, Mazimba S. Improving Heart Failure Readmission Costs and Outcomes With a Hospital-to-Home Readmission Intervention Program. Am J Med Qual. 2019 Mar/Apr;34(2):127-135. doi: 10.1177/1062860618788436. Epub 2018 Jul 19.

    PubMed 30024279

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Continuous Glucose Monitor in people with Diabetes, run by University of Virginia.

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 5 inclusion and 9 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: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Dec 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

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 was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.

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?

Frequency of diabetes medication changes that take place at the follow up visit (time frame: this will happen between the time of enrollment and the follow up clinic visit 6-14 days after enrollment.). 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 NCT04149392, which also lists 6 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 10 Dec 2019.

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