The intelligent diabetes telemonitoring using decision support to treat patients on insulin therapy (DiaTRUST) trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Diabetes affects 10.5% of adults globally, with type 2 diabetes accounting for 90–95% of cases. Achieving optimal glycemic control is crucial yet challenging, particularly with insulin therapy, where 30–50% of patients fail to meet treatment targets. Telemedicine can improve diab...

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Main Authors: Camilla H. N. Thomsen, Jannie T. D. Nørlev, Stine Hangaard, Morten H. Jensen, Ole Hejlesen, Sarah R. Cohen, Allan Kofoed-Enevoldsen, Sika N. S. Kristensen, Tinna B. Aradóttir, Anne Kaas, Peter Vestergaard, Thomas Kronborg
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-08588-7
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author Camilla H. N. Thomsen
Jannie T. D. Nørlev
Stine Hangaard
Morten H. Jensen
Ole Hejlesen
Sarah R. Cohen
Allan Kofoed-Enevoldsen
Sika N. S. Kristensen
Tinna B. Aradóttir
Anne Kaas
Peter Vestergaard
Thomas Kronborg
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Jannie T. D. Nørlev
Stine Hangaard
Morten H. Jensen
Ole Hejlesen
Sarah R. Cohen
Allan Kofoed-Enevoldsen
Sika N. S. Kristensen
Tinna B. Aradóttir
Anne Kaas
Peter Vestergaard
Thomas Kronborg
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description Abstract Background Diabetes affects 10.5% of adults globally, with type 2 diabetes accounting for 90–95% of cases. Achieving optimal glycemic control is crucial yet challenging, particularly with insulin therapy, where 30–50% of patients fail to meet treatment targets. Telemedicine can improve diabetes management but generates vast amounts of data, burdening healthcare professionals. Integrating clinical decision support tools into telemonitoring systems may enhance care efficiency and glycemic control. Methods The trial is a multicenter 3-month, three-arm, open-label, randomized controlled trial. The trial aims to enroll 51 participants with type 2 diabetes on insulin therapy. Participants will be divided with a 3:1:1 ratio into telemonitoring with decision support, telemonitoring without decision support, and usual care groups. The study employs connected insulin pens, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), and activity trackers to enable telemonitoring. Outcomes measured include CGM time in range, HbA1c, hypo- and hyperglycemia incidents, total daily insulin dose, body weight, treatment satisfaction, and adherence. Discussion Telemonitoring with decision support has the potential to revolutionize diabetes management by offering personalized treatment suggestions, thereby reducing the burden on healthcare professionals, and improving patient outcomes. This study will provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of such an approach in achieving glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes on insulin therapy. By evaluating both clinical outcomes and patient and healthcare professionals’ satisfaction, the study aims to contribute to the development of efficient, scalable telehealth solutions for diabetes care. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06185296. Registered on December 14, 2023.
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spelling doaj-art-e5cbb1dfaf614af6a8564c04c28c2b5d2024-11-10T12:41:45ZengBMCTrials1745-62152024-11-0125111110.1186/s13063-024-08588-7The intelligent diabetes telemonitoring using decision support to treat patients on insulin therapy (DiaTRUST) trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trialCamilla H. N. Thomsen0Jannie T. D. Nørlev1Stine Hangaard2Morten H. Jensen3Ole Hejlesen4Sarah R. Cohen5Allan Kofoed-Enevoldsen6Sika N. S. Kristensen7Tinna B. Aradóttir8Anne Kaas9Peter Vestergaard10Thomas Kronborg11Steno Diabetes Center North DenmarkSteno Diabetes Center North DenmarkSteno Diabetes Center North DenmarkDepartment of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg UniversityDepartment of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg UniversityDepartment of Endocrinology, Zealand University Hospital - Nykøbing FalsterDepartment of Endocrinology, Zealand University Hospital - Nykøbing FalsterCompanion SaMD Solutions, Novo Nordisk A/SCompanion SaMD Solutions, Novo Nordisk A/SMedical & Science, Devices and Digital Health, Novo Nordisk A/SSteno Diabetes Center North DenmarkSteno Diabetes Center North DenmarkAbstract Background Diabetes affects 10.5% of adults globally, with type 2 diabetes accounting for 90–95% of cases. Achieving optimal glycemic control is crucial yet challenging, particularly with insulin therapy, where 30–50% of patients fail to meet treatment targets. Telemedicine can improve diabetes management but generates vast amounts of data, burdening healthcare professionals. Integrating clinical decision support tools into telemonitoring systems may enhance care efficiency and glycemic control. Methods The trial is a multicenter 3-month, three-arm, open-label, randomized controlled trial. The trial aims to enroll 51 participants with type 2 diabetes on insulin therapy. Participants will be divided with a 3:1:1 ratio into telemonitoring with decision support, telemonitoring without decision support, and usual care groups. The study employs connected insulin pens, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), and activity trackers to enable telemonitoring. Outcomes measured include CGM time in range, HbA1c, hypo- and hyperglycemia incidents, total daily insulin dose, body weight, treatment satisfaction, and adherence. Discussion Telemonitoring with decision support has the potential to revolutionize diabetes management by offering personalized treatment suggestions, thereby reducing the burden on healthcare professionals, and improving patient outcomes. This study will provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of such an approach in achieving glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes on insulin therapy. By evaluating both clinical outcomes and patient and healthcare professionals’ satisfaction, the study aims to contribute to the development of efficient, scalable telehealth solutions for diabetes care. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06185296. Registered on December 14, 2023.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-08588-7Diabetes careType 2 diabetesTelemonitoringClinical decision supportInsulin therapy
spellingShingle Camilla H. N. Thomsen
Jannie T. D. Nørlev
Stine Hangaard
Morten H. Jensen
Ole Hejlesen
Sarah R. Cohen
Allan Kofoed-Enevoldsen
Sika N. S. Kristensen
Tinna B. Aradóttir
Anne Kaas
Peter Vestergaard
Thomas Kronborg
The intelligent diabetes telemonitoring using decision support to treat patients on insulin therapy (DiaTRUST) trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Trials
Diabetes care
Type 2 diabetes
Telemonitoring
Clinical decision support
Insulin therapy
title The intelligent diabetes telemonitoring using decision support to treat patients on insulin therapy (DiaTRUST) trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
title_full The intelligent diabetes telemonitoring using decision support to treat patients on insulin therapy (DiaTRUST) trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
title_fullStr The intelligent diabetes telemonitoring using decision support to treat patients on insulin therapy (DiaTRUST) trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
title_full_unstemmed The intelligent diabetes telemonitoring using decision support to treat patients on insulin therapy (DiaTRUST) trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
title_short The intelligent diabetes telemonitoring using decision support to treat patients on insulin therapy (DiaTRUST) trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
title_sort intelligent diabetes telemonitoring using decision support to treat patients on insulin therapy diatrust trial study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
topic Diabetes care
Type 2 diabetes
Telemonitoring
Clinical decision support
Insulin therapy
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-08588-7
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