Topic: Diabetes Research Network
Conditions
Interventions
Baseline blood tests are taken in both the treatment and control groups. Patients are randomised to:
1. D-6 treatment group: face to face psychological diabetes care sessions. Maintenance psychologica
Sponsors
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. People with Type 2 diabetes for more than 2 years 2. Resident in south London boroughs of Lambeth Southwark and Lewisham 3. Aged 18 - 79 years, either sex 4. Persistent suboptimal glycaemic control defined as HbA1c above or equal to 8% on occasions in the past 12 months despite 2 appointments with a diabetes health professional
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe mental disorders 2. Terminal illnesses and severe end stage diabetes complications 3. Morbid obesity with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 50 kg/m^2 as there is usually comorbid psychiatric morbidity 4. No telephone or mobile phone access as telephone contact is part of the intervention
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in HbA1c (glycaemic control) at 18 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Total cholesterol, taken at baseline and at end of study 2. Blood pressure, taken at baseline and at end of study 3. BMI, taken at baseline and at end of study 4. Quality of life, measured before and after intervention 5. Depressive symptoms, measured before and after intervention 6. Economic evaluation, measured before and after intervention | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed