Video education to improve insulin therapy for diabetes patients
Official title: Effect of Video-Based Health Education Intervention on Insulin Therapy Among Adults With Diabetes Mellitus in Dhulikhel Hospital: A Randomized Controlled Trial This Research Aims to Investigate the Effectiveness of Video-based Health Education in Supporting Insulin Therapy in Diabetes Mellitus Patients Visiting Dhulikhel Hospital. With the Increasing Patients With Insulin Therapy and the Need for Effective Patient Education, it is Essential to Evaluate the Impact of Video-based Educational Interventions Specifically Tailored for Patients Undergoing Insulin Therapy.
Run by Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences · NCT06435598 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if using videos to teach adults with diabetes about insulin therapy can help them understand how to use it better and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 126 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dhulikhel, Bagmati) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | February 28, 2025 |
| Study ends | May 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | November 25, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06435598 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and are currently undergoing insulin therapy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with learning difficulties, sensory impairments, or physical conditions that hinder their ability to administer insulin may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of video-based health education in enhancing knowledge and skills related to insulin therapy among adults with diabetes mellitus at Dhulikhel Hospital. The intervention aims to empower patients by providing them with accessible and flexible educational resources that demonstrate proper insulin injection techniques. By improving patients' understanding and self-management skills, the study seeks to promote better adherence to insulin therapy and improve overall health outcomes. The research addresses a critical gap in patient education, particularly in regions with a high prevalence of diabetes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve patients' ability to manage their diabetes through better insulin administration techniques.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with video-based educational interventions in healthcare, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult more than or equal to 18 years. * Adult diagnosed with diabetes mellitus * Adult under insulin therapy * Adult owns smartphone with social media account Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with learning difficulties (dementia), hearing or visual impairment and hand tremors
Where it's running
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Dhulikhel Hospital
Dhulikhel, Bagmati, Nepal Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Subina Manandhar, M.Sc. — Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences
- Study coordinator: Subina Manandhar, M.Sc
- Email: subina.manandhar@kusms.edu.np
- Phone: +977-9841726577
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.