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2024-10-26 @ 10:44 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT01480804
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2014-03-28
First Post:
2011-11-16
Brief Title:
Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Diabetes Management in the Elderly An Intervention Study
Sponsor:
Joslin Diabetes Center
Organization:
Joslin Diabetes Center
Study Overview
Official Title:
Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Diabetes Management in the Elderly An Intervention Study
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2014-03
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
DISCO
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this research study is to identify barriers affecting self care in older patients with diabetes and to provide coping strategies for these barriers with help from a care manager Geriatric Life Specialist to improve clinical economical functional and psychosocial parameters
Detailed Description:
This is a study to evaluate whether short term focused intervention by a geriatric diabetes team with addition of a care manager to help overcome barriers to diabetes care in older adults will result in improved clinical functional and quality of life measures compared to usual care In addition we will assess whether the support network formed during intervention by the geriatric diabetes team will empower patients resulting in long lasting improvement in parameters after intervention is completed We will also explore whether improved blood glucose control will improve blood circulation in the brain that is compromised in elderly with diabetes
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None