Improving care for people with Type 2 Diabetes using a novel intervention

QBSafe: a Randomized Trial of a Novel Intervention to Improve Care for People Living With Type 2 Diabetes.

NA · Yale University · NCT05553912

This study is testing a new way to help people with Type 2 Diabetes share their concerns and improve their overall health by using conversation cards and support materials for their doctors.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment164 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorYale University (other)
Locations1 site (New Haven, Connecticut)
Trial IDNCT05553912 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the QBSafe intervention, which includes conversation cards for patients to express their diabetes-related concerns and materials for clinicians to address these concerns. The study will compare the usual care approach with the QBSafe intervention in a cluster randomized design among patients with Type 2 Diabetes. The focus is on assessing both the feasibility of the intervention and its impact on patient-reported outcomes, emphasizing overall health and wellbeing rather than solely glycemic control.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes who have an HbA1c level greater than 8% and can communicate in English or Spanish.

Not a fit: Patients with an HbA1c target greater than 8% that is clinically reasonable or aligned with their goals may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could enhance the quality of diabetes care by addressing patients' holistic health needs.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using patient-centered approaches to improve diabetes care, indicating that this intervention may build on established concepts.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

Clinicians

* any physicians, residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who participate in the care of patients with type 2 diabetes (DM2) management (DM2) and prescribe medications for them

Participants

* diagnosed with DM2
* able to sign informed consent
* fluent in either English or Spanish
* HbA1c \>8%

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants for whom an HbA1c target \>8% is clinically reasonable (e.g., those with limited life expectancy) and/or aligned with goals/preferences

Where this trial is running

New Haven, Connecticut

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Type2Diabetes, Diabetes, A1c, HbA1c

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.