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Behavioral Intervention

Pharmacist-Led Management for Type 2 Diabetes

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Research Sponsored by University of Manitoba

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Adults (age 18 and older) with type 2 diabetes with HbA1C 10 % or above

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Patients less than 18 years of age

Patients with severe renal impairment or receiving dialysis treatments

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline and through study completion at 10 months approximately

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trialstudies how diabetes can be improved with diet, exercise, & meds. A team of health experts will help patients manage their diabetes which will be measured over 3 months.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (HbA1C of 10% or higher) who are willing to adjust medications, monitor blood glucose at home, and have not had pharmacist-directed interventions before. They must be patients of the Portage Clinic and consent to participate fully.

What is being tested?

The study evaluates how effective pharmacists' interventions are in managing type 2 diabetes by looking at changes in HbA1C levels and patient self-management skills through surveys. It involves behavioral strategies and approved diabetes drugs.

What are the potential side effects?

While specific side effects aren't listed, typical ones from diabetes medications can include low blood sugar, upset stomach, skin reactions, weight gain, kidney issues, dizziness or fatigue.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am an adult with type 2 diabetes and my HbA1C level is 10% or above.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am under 18 years old.

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I have severe kidney problems or am on dialysis.

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I refuse to change my current medications.

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I have type 1 diabetes, pre-diabetes, gestational diabetes, or am pregnant.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline and through study completion at 10 months approximately

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline and through study completion at 10 months approximately

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline and through study completion at 10 months approximately for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Change in Baseline Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) at 10 months

Secondary study objectives

Modifiable Risk Factor - Blood Pressure

Modifiable Risk Factor - Body Mass Index

Modifiable Risk Factors -Cholesterol Level

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: Control ArmActive Control1 Intervention

The participants in this arm will receive standard of care from their physician as they would have been doing previously. This still may involve blood work, referrals to other health providers (except pharmacist) and medication adjustments driven by the pharmacist.

Group II: Pharmacist Intervention ArmActive Control1 Intervention

The participants in this arm will receive standard of care from their physician in addition to pharmacist intervention. The pharmacist or pharmD intern leads the diabetes care for the patient typically, conducting a medication review, recommending medication changes, frequent follow up and requesting blood work and providing referrals to other health care providers as needed,which is standard care

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