Assessment of the Clinical Efficacy and Acceptability of Think Positive (T+) in Diabetes Management (NCT00922376) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Assessment of the Clinical Efficacy and Acceptability of Think Positive (T+) in Diabetes Management
United Kingdom86 participantsStarted 2010-06
Plain-language summary
New telemedicine systems have been designed to assist people suffering from diabetes in the management of their chronic disease. More recently the focus has been moving to portable systems equipped with Bluetooth. This study consists of evaluating an application called the Think Positive (T+) diabetes management software. It is a randomized controlled trial designed to compare, over a nine month period, a group of patients receiving usual care with a group of patients using the T+ system. The objectives of the study are to investigate the extent to which this telemedicine application helps patients control their blood sugar levels (HbA1c), as well as the extent to which its users consider it to be acceptable. The impact of its use on factors such as diabetes self-care, health status, quality of life, self-confidence in diabetes management, fear of hypoglycemia and illness representations will also be examined. Because of the supplementary real-time support and feedback that T+ offers, its use should lead to better outcomes in diabetes management than usual care does.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients
* Insulin requiring patients
* Sufficiently fluent in english
* HbA1c \> 7.5
* Last visit with Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) \< 12 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Psychiatric disorders
* Poor vision or/and lack of manual dexterity
* Prior use of T+
* Participation in another ongoing trial
* Patients with antenatal/gestational
* Patients who are in transition between the children services and adult services Insulin pump users
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.