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Type 1 Diabetes Virtual Self-management Education and Support

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllUnity Health Toronto
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

OVERVIEW: People living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are expected to fit self-management and regular clinical consultations into busy lives. T1D self-management programs that offer frequent contact with care teams are most effective in helping patients achieve optimal glycemic control. However, this is difficult to deliver in the context of current T1D care which involves time-consuming in-person visits during working hours. The proposed study will test a virtual health care intervention to deliver "high frequency, low touch" care aimed at improving metabolic control, while reducing the burden on individuals and their healthcare teams. STUDY DESIGN: A pragmatic multicenter, open-label, randomized trial to evaluate the short-term effectiveness of a multifaceted virtual health care intervention in improving glycemic control in individuals with T1D. Planned recruitment is 580 participants fr

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Outpatients โ‰ฅ18 years of age 2. Physician diagnosis of type 1 diabetes 3. Currently on an insulin pump or using multiple daily insulin injections. 4. HbA1c โ‰ฅ 7.5% on most recent laboratory report or estimated from CGM/FGM\* report, within the last 4 months \*14 day look back window, with a wear rate of 70%, based on Estimated A1c or Glucose management Indicator (GMI) 5. Has access to a mobile device or computer/tablet with a video camera 6. Seen for at least one visit in the previous 6 months by participating certified diabetes educator at the selected diabetes clinic OR If a transitioning patient: Currently enrolled in a diabetes program below AND had at least one visit or touch-point prior in the previous 6 months by participating certified diabetes educator at on of our participating diabetes clinics 7. OHIP coverage 8. Currently using an active email address or be willing to obtain an email address 9. Has consistent and reliable access to internet 10. Willing and able to comply with scheduled in-person and virtual visits for 6 month intervention period Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosed with non-Type 1 diabetes 2. Unable to use a computer/tablet or mobile phone 3. Pregnant 4. On dialysis 5. Unable to fluently speak or read English (self-reported)
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What it tests

  • High frequency, low touch virtual health care
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Where

9 sites
Waterloo Regional Health Network
Kitchener, Canada
Mackenzie Health
Richmond Hill, Canada
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Canada
St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Mount Sinai Hospital
Toronto, Canada
Toronto General Hospital
Toronto, Canada
St. Joseph's Health Centre, Unity Health Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Women's College Hospital
Toronto, Canada

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๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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