Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose in Insulin-treated Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

NCT ID: NCT01460459

Last Updated: 2011-10-26

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

150 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-05-31

Study Completion Date

2012-07-31

Brief Summary

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Primary Objective:

The objective of the study is to investigate the effect of a specific frequency of Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) on glycemic control and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes and who are in stable good glycemic control and using 1 insulin injection daily.

The research question is:

Does a less intensive frequency of SMBG in insulin-treated patients with type 2 diabetes, who are in stable good glycemic control, using 1 insulin injection daily, lead to a clinically relevant increase of HbA1c (an increase of 0.5%) and what is the effect on quality of life?

Secondary objectives:

The secondary objectives is to investigate the effect of a specific frequency of SMBG on the number of hypo and hyper glycaemia, number of extra diabetes-related contacts with the health care provider, and the diabetes medication.

Detailed Description

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SUMMARY

Rationale:

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is an important tool in diabetes care to achieve and maintain good glycemic control. But how often 'should' the patient measure the capillary glucose concentration? There is no general agreement between professionals, and there is no evidence for a specific frequency and timing.

Objective:

The objective of the study is to investigate the effect of a specific frequency of SMBG on glycemic control and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes and who are in stable good glycemic control and using 1 insulin injection daily.

Study design:

An open Randomised Controlled Trial.

Study population:

Patients with insulin-treated diabetes type 2, \> 18 years of age, using 1 insulin injection daily, performing SMBG \> 1 year, HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol (\< 7.5%) in the preceding 12 months, sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language, no hypo-unawareness, no serious co-morbidity

Intervention:

Patients are instructed to measure their blood glucose concentrations 4 times per day (pre-prandial and before bedtime) one day weekly in group A, one day per two weeks in group B and one day monthly in group C. Patients are asked to keep a diary with the readings and the probably extra measurements, including the reasons.

Main study parameters/endpoints:

The main study parameters are glycemic control and quality of life. A difference of \> 0.5% (\> 5.5 mmol/mol) in HbA1c is considered to be relevant. Quality of life is measured with 3 validated questionnaires.

Nature and extent of the burden and risks associated with participation, benefit and group relatedness:

Patients in this study are used to perform SMBG. During the study, they are asked to monitor their glucose concentrations in a controlled, specific frequency (different kind of usual care are compared). And they are asked to fill in 3 questionnaires in the beginning and at the end of the study. Extra HbA1c measurements can be necessary. No side effects are expected, but safety is incorporated through HbA1c measurements every 3 months and every 3 months the diary will be discussed in the scheduled visits. Furthermore, extra measurements are allowed when necessary.

Conditions

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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high frequency of SMBG

Patients are instructed to measure their blood glucose concentrations 4 times per day (pre-prandial and before bedtime) one day weekly in group A.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

a specific frequency of SMBG

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Patients are instructed to measure their blood glucose concentrations 4 times per day (pre-prandial and before bedtime:

high frequency: one day weekly middle frequency:one day per two weeks low frequency:one day monthly

middle frequency of SMBG

Patients are instructed to measure their blood glucose concentrations 4 times per day (pre-prandial and before bedtime) one day per two weeks in group B.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

a specific frequency of SMBG

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Patients are instructed to measure their blood glucose concentrations 4 times per day (pre-prandial and before bedtime:

high frequency: one day weekly middle frequency:one day per two weeks low frequency:one day monthly

low frequency of SMBG

Patients are instructed to measure their blood glucose concentrations 4 times per day (pre-prandial and before bedtime) Group C: one day monthly

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

a specific frequency of SMBG

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Patients are instructed to measure their blood glucose concentrations 4 times per day (pre-prandial and before bedtime:

high frequency: one day weekly middle frequency:one day per two weeks low frequency:one day monthly

Interventions

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a specific frequency of SMBG

Patients are instructed to measure their blood glucose concentrations 4 times per day (pre-prandial and before bedtime:

high frequency: one day weekly middle frequency:one day per two weeks low frequency:one day monthly

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients with insulin-treated diabetes type 2
* \> 18 years of age
* using 1 insulin injection daily,
* performing SMBG \> 1 year
* HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol (\< 7.5%) in the preceding 12 months
* sufficient knowledge of the Dutch language.-

Exclusion Criteria

* no hypo-unawareness
* no serious co-morbidity (as judged by their own GP)
* patients who measure their blood glucose concentration (4 measurements a day) more than once a week on average
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Sanofi

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role collaborator

Medical Research Foundation, The Netherlands

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Henk JG Bilo, MD PhD FCRP

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Isala

Locations

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Diabetes Centre, Isala Clinics

Zwolle, , Netherlands

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Netherlands

Central Contacts

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Johanna Hortensius, RN

Role: CONTACT

0031-38-4247763

Nanne Kleefstra, MD PhD

Role: CONTACT

0031-38-4244013

References

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Hortensius J, Kleefstra N, Landman GWD, Houweling BT, Groenier KH, van der Bijl JJ, Bilo H. Effects of three frequencies of self-monitored blood glucose on HbA1c and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes with once daily insulin and stable control: a randomized trial. BMC Res Notes. 2018 Jan 15;11(1):26. doi: 10.1186/s13104-018-3138-7.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 29334997 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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35308.075.11

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id