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NCT00286741 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Can Group Visits Improve Outcomes of Veterans With Diabetes

A Phase 3 study of Hypertension and Diabetes, sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
239
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT00286741 is a Phase 3 study of Hypertension and Diabetes that has completed, run by US Department of Veterans Affairs. The registered enrollment target is 239 participants, below the 3,507-participant average among 470 other Hypertension trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states.

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The verdict

NCT00286741, a Phase 3 study of Hypertension and Diabetes, has completed, sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
239 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

Background: Diabetes is a common, morbid and expensive disease among veterans. Achieving adequate glycemic control and blood pressure control can reduce the devastating complications of diabetes. Because the majority of patients do not achieve adequate control of blood sugar and blood pressure, innovative strategies to improve control are needed. One strategy with great potential for veterans receiving VA care is the group clinic. Group clinics have been developed over the last 5-10 years, and have been shown to improve clinical outcomes and reduce outpatient utilization in geriatric settings. Group medical clinics involve a cohort of 8-20 patients who have 1-2 hour group visits. These clinics are distinguished from traditional group education visits for diabetes by the fact that these visits involve one physician and one or more additional health care professionals, usually a nurse practitioner and/or a pharmacist, and are designed to make management changes for a number of people with the same disease in a short period of time. The effect of group medical clinics on blood sugar, blood pressure, and the cost of diabetes care, is unknown. Objectives: Our primary objectives in this project are to determine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a group visit intervention in improving rates of control of diabetes and high blood pressure in patients with both illnesses.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Diabetes Group Management Visits

Study Locations (2)

North Carolina

  • Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC - Durham

Virginia

  • Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA - Richmond

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 239 participants
Start Date 2006-06
Est. Completion 2009-01
Phase Phase 3

Sponsor

US Department of Veterans Affairs

632 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00286741

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00286741 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 239 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 3,507-participant average among 470 other Hypertension trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The listed sponsor is US Department of Veterans Affairs, which has 632 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Hypertension appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Diabetes Group Management Visits is the first listed.

NCT00286741 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include North Carolina, Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00286741 about?

NCT00286741 is a clinical study titled "Can Group Visits Improve Outcomes of Veterans With Diabetes". Background: Diabetes is a common, morbid and expensive disease among veterans. Achieving adequate glycemic control and blood pressure control can reduce the devastating complications of diabetes. Because the majority of patients do not achieve adequate control of blood sugar and blood pressure, inno...

What is the current status of trial NCT00286741?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 239 participants. The study started on 2006-06. Estimated completion is 2009-01.

What conditions does trial NCT00286741 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Hypertension, Diabetes.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00286741?

The interventions under investigation include: Diabetes Group Management Visits (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00286741?

This trial is sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs, which has 632 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00286741 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across North Carolina, Virginia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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