Identifying undiagnosed diabetes in emergency department patients
FINDing Patients With Unknown Diabetes During Acute Medical Admission in a District General Hospital In Tameside (FIND-IT)
This study is testing whether routine blood tests in emergency department patients over 30 can help find people with undiagnosed diabetes or glucose issues so they can get the right treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 10000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Tameside General Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester) |
| Trial ID | NCT04653545 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to determine the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance in patients over 30 years old presenting to the accident and emergency department or acute medical unit. By screening patients using routine blood tests for HbA1c levels, the study seeks to identify those with glucose intolerance who may not yet be diagnosed. The findings will help ensure that identified patients receive appropriate treatment, potentially improving their health outcomes and reducing the burden on the NHS. The study will involve 10,000 consecutive patients to provide a comprehensive assessment of glucose intolerance in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 30 years and older who present to the emergency department or acute medical unit.
Not a fit: Patients under 30 years of age or those with type 1 diabetes will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, improving patient outcomes and reducing complications associated with the disease.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using routine blood tests for early identification of diabetes, indicating that this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged ≥30 years. * Males and female sex Exclusion Criteria: * Aged \<30 years. * Type 1 diabetes
Where this trial is running
Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester
- Tameside Hospital NHS Foundation Trust — Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Edward Jude — Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS FT
- Study coordinator: Edward Jude, MD
- Email: edward.jude@tgh.nhs.uk
- Phone: +441619224451
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.