Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to conduct a two-arm, parallel-design, pragmatic randomized controlled trial of a patient portal intervention for diabetes, My Diabetes Care (MDC), to evaluate its effect on clinical outcomes.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults aged 18-75 with Type 2 Diabetes who are on medication, can use a smartphone or computer with internet, and have an active patient web portal account at VUMC or BWH. They must be able to understand English or Spanish. Those on dialysis, pregnant, or in long-term care cannot join.Inclusion Criteria
Have reliable access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access
I have Type 2 Diabetes.
You are a patient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center or Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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Exclusion Criteria
I am currently on dialysis.
Pregnant or planning to become pregnant within the next year
Living in a long-term care facility
Treatment Details
Interventions
- My Diabetes Care (Behavioural Intervention)
Trial OverviewThe study tests 'My Diabetes Care', a patient portal intervention designed to improve diabetes management through technology. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: one using the MDC system and the other continuing usual care.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: My Diabetes CareExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients have access to an existing patient web portal (i.e., Epic's MyChart) embedded with My Diabetes Care.
Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention
Patients will have access to an existing patient web portal (i.e., Epic's MyChart) NOT embedded with My Diabetes Care (i.e., usual care)
Find a Clinic Near You
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Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TN
Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MA
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterLead Sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)Collaborator
National Institutes of Health (NIH)Collaborator