The Diabetes Telemonitoring (DiaTel) Study
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Diabetes
In brief
The purpose of this research study is to compare two different methods of helping veterans with diabetes better manage their disease. This study will compare an "Active Care Management" method using home-based technology and self-monitoring techniques with a lower-intensity "Care Coordination" method based on monthly telephone contact with a nurse.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00245882
- Run by
- United States Department of Defense
- People needed
- 150
- Starts
- 2005-10-01
- Expected to finish
- 2007-12-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2012-09-18
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 79. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- enrolled for primary care at a VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS)site with at least one visit from June 1, 2004 through December 31, 2005
- diagnosed with diabetes mellitus with at least 12 months of ongoing pharmacologic treatment (at least one oral hypoglycemic agent, insulin, or both)
- born in 1926 or later
- have an HbA1c level >/= 8.0% at the last assessment (between 6/1/04 and 12/31/05)
- have an HbA1c level >/= 7.5% (by finger stick) at the time of enrollment
- mentally competent to give informed consent
You may not qualify if…
- one or more visits to the VAPHS Diabetes Clinic from June 1, 2004 through December 31, 2005
- metastatic or inoperable cancer
- Child-Pugh Class B or C end-stage liver disease
- HIV/AIDS
- end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis
- ongoing home oxygen therapy
- a history of major organ transplant (i.e., heart, lung, kidney, liver)
- residence in an institution (e.g. nursing home, personal care home, or prison)
- incompatible telephone service (i.e., either none or digital)
- concurrent participation in any other research protocol
Where it is running
- VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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