Diabetes Scorecard Educational Intervention Study

George Washington University104 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to see if the use of a diabetic scorecard during clinic visits can improve glycemic control, blood pressure control, LDL-cholesterol, aspirin usage, and amount of exercise in adults over age 40 with uncontrolled Type II diabetes.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

104

Conditions

Type 2 Diabetes

Interventions

ScorecardBEHAVIORAL

Points were assigned for blood pressure, HbA1c level, LDL-cholesterol level, aspirin use and exercise level.

ControlBEHAVIORAL

Standard of care for diabetes subjects

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 40 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled Type II diabetes (HbA1c ≥ 8%) Exclusion Criteria: * Type I Diabetes * HbA1c \< 8% * Inability to understand the diabetes scorecard due to condition (i.e. dementia, mental retardation, etc) or language barrier * Pregnancy * Planning to move within the next year

Locations (1)

Medical Faculty Associates, George Washington University

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in total score

The total score was calculated by points assigned to variables (systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, HbA1c, aspirin usage and daily exercise). The maximal score of 100 corresponds to all variables at target. Fewer points were assigned to higher blood pressure, worse HbA1c levels, less exercise, etc.

Time frame: 9 months

Secondary Outcomes

LDL-cholesterol

Time frame: 9 months

HbA1c

Measure of glycemic control

Time frame: 9 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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