Improving Control and Reducing the Risk of Hypoglycemic Episodes in Type 1 Diabetes

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1

In brief

The purpose of this study is to test two newly developed computer programs, Integrated Biobehavioral Monitoring and Feedback (IBMF) IBMF-1 and IBMF-2. The computer programs are considered experimental. Both computer programs are being tested to see if they are useful in helping people with type 1 diabetes avoid low blood sugar episodes.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00315939

Run by

Boris Kovatchev, PhD

People needed

120

Starts

2006-01-01

Expected to finish

2009-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-09-18

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 years of age or older
• Have type 1 diabetes as defined by the American Diabetes Association or by the judgment of the physician
• Willing to participate for up to one year
• Perform routine blood glucose checks 3-4 times a day
• Complete monthly diaries of the occurrence of severe and moderate hypoglycemic episodes
• Have 6 hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c) drawn
• Have a mixed meal tolerance test to assess for residual pancreatic insulin secretion

You may not qualify if…

• Age < 18 years
• Currently abusing alcohol or drugs
• Severe depression or psychosis
• Significant mental impairment
• Inability to use a glucometer and a hand held computer
• Pregnant or desire to achieve pregnancy within the following year (females)

Where it is running

• University of Virginia — Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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