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Can Group Visits Improve Outcomes of Veterans With Diabetes
NCT00286741 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 239 participants |
| Start Date | 2006-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2009-01 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00286741
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00286741 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 239 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is US Department of Veterans Affairs, which has 158 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
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. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00286741 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include North Carolina, Virginia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
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. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00286741?
The interventions under investigation include: Diabetes Group Management Visits (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00286741?
This trial is sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs, which has 158 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
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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