Improving diabetes classification in primary care
Diabetes in Primary Care - Improving Classification (DePICtion)
This study is testing a new tool that helps doctors better classify diabetes types in adults diagnosed before age 50 by using data from their medical records.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Exeter Academic / other |
| Locations | 9 sites (Plymouth, Cornwall and 8 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06711718 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness and acceptability of using diabetes classification algorithms on primary care data to enhance the diagnosis of diabetes subtypes in adults diagnosed before age 50. It involves developing a decision support tool that extracts relevant healthcare data from electronic records at participating GP sites and identifies potential misclassifications or data quality issues. Participating practices will receive training on diabetes classification and how to interpret the tool's outputs, which will guide further testing and referrals as needed.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and over diagnosed with diabetes at or under the age of 50 who are registered with a participating GP practice.
Not a fit: Patients diagnosed with diabetes over the age of 50 or those without diabetes will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more accurate diagnoses of diabetes subtypes, improving patient management and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using decision support tools for diabetes classification, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Eligibility criteria for qualitative interviews. Inclusion Criteria: Patients * Able to give written informed consent * 18 years of age or over at the time of study participation * Diabetes diagnosed at or under the age of 50 * Registered with a participating GP practice * Sufficient understanding of the English Language to enable completion of the interview Staff * Able to give written informed consent * 18 years of age or over * Working at a participating General Practice and directly involved with the study procedures (eg running the decision support tool, responsibility for clinical care of diabetes patients) Exclusion Criteria: Patients * Unable to give written informed consent * Under 18 years of age * No diabetes or diabetes diagnosed over the age of 50. * Not registered with a participating GP practice * Insufficient understanding of the English Language to enable interview completion * Have an opt-out code where patient has declined electronic medical records examined * Considered by their General Practitioner(s) to be inappropriate to recruit due to psycho-social reasons, participating in another related clinical trial or significant health reasons, e.g. terminal illness/diagnosis. Staff * Unable to give written informed consent * Under 18 years of age * General Practice staff not involved with the study procedures.
Where this trial is running
Plymouth, Cornwall and 8 other locations
- Tamar Valley Health — Plymouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
- Ivybridge Medical Practice (Beacon Medical Group) — Ivybridge, Devon, United Kingdom (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Roborough Surgery — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Pathfields Medical Group — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Plympton Health Centre (Beacon Medical Group) — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Chaddlewood Surgery (Beacon Medical Group) — Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Hucknall Road Medical Centre — Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
- Parkside Medical Practice — Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
- Chilwell Valley and Meadows Practice — Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Beverley Shields, Professor — University of Exeter
- Study coordinator: Maddy Geen
- Email: depiction@exeter.ac.uk
- Phone: 01392 408195
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.