A Telenursing Program to Support Diabetes Self-Management (NCT07366775) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Telenursing Program to Support Diabetes Self-Management
Thailand128 participantsStarted 2026-02-25
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to develop and evaluate a telenursing-based Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus in Thailand. The program is designed to improve diabetes self-management through nurse-led education, behavioral support, and regular follow-up delivered via telecommunication technologies.
Participants with type 2 diabetes and poor glycemic control will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving a 12-week telenursing DSMES program or a control group receiving usual care. The intervention includes an initial in-person education session followed by structured video call follow-ups provided by nurse.
The primary outcome of this study is the feasibility of implementing telenursing for DSMES in Thailand. Secondary outcomes include changes in glycemic control (HbA1C , FBG), blood pressure, body mass index, diabetes knowledge, self-care behaviors, coping behaviors, quality of life, healthcare costs, and frequency of acute care use. The findings from this study are expected to provide evidence to support the use of telenursing as an accessible and sustainable approach for diabetes self-management in the Thai healthcare context.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* People with T2DM
* Adults (age 20-64) and older adults (65 and above)
* Uncontrolled diabetes, as determined by physician based on the diagnostic criteria of HbA1C \> 7%
* Can read and write
* Own a smartphone
* Having internet connectivity
* Able to receive a video call or with assistance from a caregiver
Exclusion Criteria:
* Insulin-dependent patients
* Cognitive or mobility impairments , as assessed by the Thai Mental State Examination (TMSE). A TMSE score below 24 was considered indicative of cognitive impairment (The Nurse Association of Thailand, 2025).
* Requiring special nursing care, such as patients with severe diabetic complications or those who are bedridden.
* Previous extensive DSMES exposure
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
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Feasibility of telenursing for diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES)
Timeframe: at 12-week follow-up period after enrollment