Improving care planning for older adults with diabetes to prevent low blood sugar events
Official title: Clinical Trial of Expanded Advance Care Planning to Address Regimen Intensity in Older Patients at High Risk for Treatment-Induced Hypoglycemia
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-11076453 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve how older adults with type 2 diabetes, especially those at risk for low blood sugar, can make decisions about their care by using a new online tool that helps them talk about their treatment goals, and it will compare this approach to regular care for people aged 75 and older.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 15, 2020 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $7,397 |
| NIH project number | 3R01AG068133-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11076453 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults aged 75 and above who have type 2 diabetes and are at increased risk for hypoglycemic events.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 75 or do not have type 2 diabetes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing advance care planning (ACP) for older adults with type 2 diabetes, particularly those at high risk for treatment-induced hypoglycemia. It aims to help patients actively engage in their medical decision-making by using an adapted online tool that facilitates discussions about treatment goals and preferences. The study will involve a randomized clinical trial comparing the new ACP approach with standard care among older adults aged 75 and above. By addressing the complexities of diabetes management in older age, the research seeks to align medical care with patients' values and needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better management of diabetes in older adults, reducing the risk of dangerous low blood sugar episodes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that advance care planning can improve patient outcomes in chronic disease management, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Grant, Richard W — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Grant, Richard W
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.