Improving communication to prevent low blood sugar in diabetes care
An intervention to enhance hypoglycemia communication and preventive action in primary care
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · NIH-10837053
This study is all about helping people with diabetes who use insulin talk better with their doctors to avoid low blood sugar, by figuring out how often doctors check for it and what steps they take during visits, so that everyone can work together to manage diabetes more effectively.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10837053 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing communication between patients and healthcare providers to prevent hypoglycemia in adults with diabetes who use insulin. It aims to identify how often healthcare providers assess for low blood sugar and implement preventive measures during clinical visits. By utilizing patient-reported outcome measures, the study seeks to encourage proactive discussions about symptoms and necessary adjustments in diabetes management. The goal is to create an intervention that can be easily integrated into primary care practices to improve patient outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are managing diabetes and using insulin or insulin secretagogues.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have diabetes or are not using insulin for their condition may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes, leading to better health outcomes and fewer hospitalizations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improving communication in chronic disease management can lead to better patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES
- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — BALTIMORE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: PILLA, SCOTT — JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: PILLA, SCOTT
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 below.
Conditions: chronic disorder, Chronic Disease, diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus