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CompletedNCT00674986Updated Oct 21, 2013Results posted

A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Use of Episodic, Intensive Blood Glucose Monitoring in Persons With Non-insulin Treated Type 2 Diabetes

An interventional study of Accu-Chek 360° View Blood Glucose Analysis Tool and Accu-Chek Aviva Glucose Meter in Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, sponsored by Hoffmann-La Roche. Completed at 29 sites in United States. Open to participants aged 25 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2013-10-21.

Sponsored by Hoffmann-La Roche · Not applicable, Interventional, and Diagnostic

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
522
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
25 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This randomized, parallel group study will determine whether the use of episodic, intensive glucose monitoring via the Accu-Chek 360 view blood glucose analysis system has a positive effect on overall glycemic control. Patients will be randomized into either the 'usual care' group, or the 'interventional group' supplemented with the Accu-Chek 360 view blood glucose analysis system. The effect of each treatment regimen on glycemic control will be assessed by measurement of change in baseline HbA1c values at 12 months. The anticipated time on study treatment is 1 year, and the target sample size is 504 individuals.

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Conditions studied

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
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In context

Diabetes Mellitus

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Lead sponsor

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
25 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Adult patients >= 25 years of age
  • Type 2 diabetes for >= 1 year
  • Hemoglobin A1c >= 7.5% and \<=11%
  • Diabetes managed by exercise and diet, prescription oral medication or an injectable incretin mimetic

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Type 1 diabetes
  • On any type of insulin therapy at start of study
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Diagnostic
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
522 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Other
    Active Control Group (ACG)

    Participants in the Active Control Group received enhanced standard of care (more frequent clinic visits, free blood glucose meters and strips and point-of-care Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test) for management of their Type 2 diabetes.

    Device: Accu-Chek Aviva Glucose Meter

  • Experimental
    Structured Testing Group (STG)

    Participants in the Structured Testing Group in addition to enhanced standard of care for the treatment of their Type 2 diabetes used the ACCU-CHEK® 360° View blood glucose analysis system (Tool) to monitor glucose levels at least quarterly.

    Device: Accu-Chek 360° View Blood Glucose Analysis Tool · Device: Accu-Chek Aviva Glucose Meter

Interventions

  • DeviceAccu-Chek 360° View Blood Glucose Analysis Tool
  • DeviceAccu-Chek Aviva Glucose Meter
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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at Month 12

    Blood was collected at Baseline and Month 12 and analyzed at a central laboratory for HbA1c. Results were calculated using a Linear Mixed Model with study group, visit, group-by-visit interaction, baseline HbA1c, gender, age, and race as fixed effects; and site and subject as random effects. A negative change from Baseline indicated improvement.

    Time frame: Baseline, Month 12

Secondary outcomes

  1. Number of Visits With Diabetic Medication and/or Lifestyle Change Recommendations

    Treatment intensification was assessed at each clinic visit. The physician evaluated the patient and made recommendations of a change in two areas: changes in diabetic medication and/or changes in lifestyle (such as diet, exercise and education.)

    Time frame: 12 Months

  2. Change From Baseline in Depression Severity (PHQ-8)

    The Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8) is an eight-item patient questionnaire to measure the severity of depression disorders over the previous 2 weeks. Each item is rated on a 4-point scale of: 0=not at all to 3=nearly every day. The total score for all items range from 0 (best) to 24 (worst). Results were calculated using a Linear Mixed Model with study group, visit, group-by-visit interaction, baseline PHQ-8, gender, age, and race as fixed effects; and site and subject as random effects. A negative change from Baseline indicated improvement.

    Time frame: Baseline, Month 12

  3. Change From Baseline in the Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS)

    Participants rated their level of diabetes distress by answering 17 questions in in the following areas: Regimen-related Distress, Emotional Burden, Diabetes-related Interpersonal Distress and Physician-related Distress (PD) on a 6-point scale: 1=Not a problem to 6=A very serious problem. The Average Total score ranged from 1 (best) to 6 (worst). Results were calculated using a Linear Mixed Model with study group, visit, group-by-visit interaction, baseline DDS, gender, age, and race as fixed effects; and site and subject as random effects. A negative change from Baseline indicated improvement.

    Time frame: Baseline, Month 12

  4. Change From Baseline in the World Health Organization (WHO-5) Well-being Index

    Participants used the WHO-5 to rate their well-being (feeling good and cheerful) for the past 2 weeks using a 6-point scale: 0=At no time to 5=All of the time for a total possible score of 0 (worst) to 100 (best). Results were calculated using a Linear Mixed Model with study group, visit, group-by-visit interaction, baseline WHO-5, gender, age, and race as fixed effects; and site and subject as random effects. A positive change from Baseline indicated improvement.

    Time frame: Baseline, Month 12

  5. Change From Baseline in Confidence in Diabetes Self-Care (CIDS-2)

    Participants rated how confident they felt about managing each of 20 diabetes self-care tasks using the CIDS-2 questionnaire. Responses were given on a 5-point scale ranging from 1=not at all confident to 5=completely confident for a total possible score of 20 (worst) to 100 (best). Results were calculated using a Linear Mixed Model with study group, visit, group-by-visit interaction, baseline CIDS-2, gender, age, and race as fixed effects; and site and subject as random effects. A positive change from Baseline indicated improvement.

    Time frame: Baseline, Month 12

  6. Mean Number of Subject Monitored Blood Glucose (SMBG) Tests Per Day

    SMBG data for all participants was collected by the glucose meter and were uploaded directly to a web server. The mean number of SMBG tests/day was calculated for the entire study period.

    Time frame: 12 Months

  7. Glycemic Variability Pre and Post-Prandial Excursions at Each Meal

    Glycemic Variability was evaluated in the STG group for each 3-day set that corresponded to the days the subjects completed the tool before each post-baseline clinic visit. Some parameters used to estimate glycemic variability over the 3-day profile included mean and maximum post-prandial glucose excursions (differences between pre- and post-meal blood glucose levels), mean blood glucose and mean amplitude of glycemic excursion. The calculation used a Linear mixed model with visit, Month 1 value, gender, age and race (White and Non-White) as fixed effects; and site and subject as random effects.

    Time frame: Month 1, Month 12

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Results

Posted Oct 21, 2013

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneActive Control Group (ACG)Structured Testing Group (STG)
Started230269
Intent to treat population227256
Completed187188
Not completed4381
Withdrew: Adverse event21
Withdrew: Subject withdrew consent1219
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up2553
Withdrew: Other reasons48

Outcome measures

PrimaryChange From Baseline in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at Month 12

Blood was collected at Baseline and Month 12 and analyzed at a central laboratory for HbA1c. Results were calculated using a Linear Mixed Model with study group, visit, group-by-visit interaction, baseline HbA1c, gender, age, and race as fixed effects; and site and subject as random effects. A negative change from Baseline indicated improvement.

Time frame:
Baseline, Month 12
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Percent
Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at Month 12
PercentActive Control Group (ACG)Structured Testing Group (STG)
Change From Baseline in Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) at Month 12-0.88 ± 0.10-1.16 ± 0.09
Statistical analysis
  • Active Control Group (ACG) vs Structured Testing Group (STG) · Fisher Exact · p = 0.0416 · Difference: 0.28 · 95% CI 0.01 to 0.54
SecondaryNumber of Visits With Diabetic Medication and/or Lifestyle Change Recommendations

Treatment intensification was assessed at each clinic visit. The physician evaluated the patient and made recommendations of a change in two areas: changes in diabetic medication and/or changes in lifestyle (such as diet, exercise and education.)

Time frame:
12 Months
Reported as:
Mean · Visits
Number of Visits With Diabetic Medication and/or Lifestyle Change Recommendations
VisitsActive Control Group (ACG)Structured Testing Group (STG)
Number of Visits With Diabetic Medication and/or Lifestyle Change Recommendations1.1 ± 1.02.7 ± 1.5
Statistical analysis
  • Active Control Group (ACG) vs Structured Testing Group (STG) · Fisher Exact · p = <0.0001
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Depression Severity (PHQ-8)

The Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8) is an eight-item patient questionnaire to measure the severity of depression disorders over the previous 2 weeks. Each item is rated on a 4-point scale of: 0=not at all to 3=nearly every day. The total score for all items range from 0 (best) to 24 (worst). Results were calculated using a Linear Mixed Model with study group, visit, group-by-visit interaction, baseline PHQ-8, gender, age, and race as fixed effects; and site and subject as random effects. A negative change from Baseline indicated improvement.

Time frame:
Baseline, Month 12
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Depression Severity (PHQ-8)
Score on a scaleActive Control Group (ACG)Structured Testing Group (STG)
Change From Baseline in Depression Severity (PHQ-8)-1.1 ± 0.3-1.7 ± 0.3
Statistical analysis
  • Active Control Group (ACG) vs Structured Testing Group (STG) · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.2777
SecondaryChange From Baseline in the Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS)

Participants rated their level of diabetes distress by answering 17 questions in in the following areas: Regimen-related Distress, Emotional Burden, Diabetes-related Interpersonal Distress and Physician-related Distress (PD) on a 6-point scale: 1=Not a problem to 6=A very serious problem. The Average Total score ranged from 1 (best) to 6 (worst). Results were calculated using a Linear Mixed Model with study group, visit, group-by-visit interaction, baseline DDS, gender, age, and race as fixed effects; and site and subject as random effects. A negative change from Baseline indicated improvement.

Time frame:
Baseline, Month 12
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Score on a scale
Change From Baseline in the Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS)
Score on a scaleActive Control Group (ACG)Structured Testing Group (STG)
Change From Baseline in the Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS)-0.40 ± 0.07-0.55 ± 0.06
Statistical analysis
  • Active Control Group (ACG) vs Structured Testing Group (STG) · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.1160
SecondaryChange From Baseline in the World Health Organization (WHO-5) Well-being Index

Participants used the WHO-5 to rate their well-being (feeling good and cheerful) for the past 2 weeks using a 6-point scale: 0=At no time to 5=All of the time for a total possible score of 0 (worst) to 100 (best). Results were calculated using a Linear Mixed Model with study group, visit, group-by-visit interaction, baseline WHO-5, gender, age, and race as fixed effects; and site and subject as random effects. A positive change from Baseline indicated improvement.

Time frame:
Baseline, Month 12
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Score on a scale
Change From Baseline in the World Health Organization (WHO-5) Well-being Index
Score on a scaleActive Control Group (ACG)Structured Testing Group (STG)
Change From Baseline in the World Health Organization (WHO-5) Well-being Index4.1 ± 1.57.4 ± 1.5
Statistical analysis
  • Active Control Group (ACG) vs Structured Testing Group (STG) · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.1146
SecondaryChange From Baseline in Confidence in Diabetes Self-Care (CIDS-2)

Participants rated how confident they felt about managing each of 20 diabetes self-care tasks using the CIDS-2 questionnaire. Responses were given on a 5-point scale ranging from 1=not at all confident to 5=completely confident for a total possible score of 20 (worst) to 100 (best). Results were calculated using a Linear Mixed Model with study group, visit, group-by-visit interaction, baseline CIDS-2, gender, age, and race as fixed effects; and site and subject as random effects. A positive change from Baseline indicated improvement.

Time frame:
Baseline, Month 12
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Score on a scale
Change From Baseline in Confidence in Diabetes Self-Care (CIDS-2)
Score on a scaleActive Control Group (ACG)Structured Testing Group (STG)
Change From Baseline in Confidence in Diabetes Self-Care (CIDS-2)2.7 ± 1.15.8 ± 1.1
Statistical analysis
  • Active Control Group (ACG) vs Structured Testing Group (STG) · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.0470
SecondaryMean Number of Subject Monitored Blood Glucose (SMBG) Tests Per Day

SMBG data for all participants was collected by the glucose meter and were uploaded directly to a web server. The mean number of SMBG tests/day was calculated for the entire study period.

Time frame:
12 Months
Reported as:
Least squares mean · Tests/day
Mean Number of Subject Monitored Blood Glucose (SMBG) Tests Per Day
Tests/dayActive Control Group (ACG)Structured Testing Group (STG)
Mean Number of Subject Monitored Blood Glucose (SMBG) Tests Per Day1.15 ± 0.800.89 ± 0.70
Statistical analysis
  • Active Control Group (ACG) vs Structured Testing Group (STG) · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.0003
SecondaryGlycemic Variability Pre and Post-Prandial Excursions at Each Meal

Glycemic Variability was evaluated in the STG group for each 3-day set that corresponded to the days the subjects completed the tool before each post-baseline clinic visit. Some parameters used to estimate glycemic variability over the 3-day profile included mean and maximum post-prandial glucose excursions (differences between pre- and post-meal blood glucose levels), mean blood glucose and mean amplitude of glycemic excursion. The calculation used a Linear mixed model with visit, Month 1 value, gender, age and race (White and Non-White) as fixed effects; and site and subject as random effects.

Time frame:
Month 1, Month 12
Reported as:
Least squares mean · mg/dL
Glycemic Variability Pre and Post-Prandial Excursions at Each Meal
mg/dLStructured Testing Group (STG)
Post-Prandial Glucose Excursion Breakfast Month 144.0 ± 2.3
Post-Prandial Glucose ExcursionBreakfast Month 1234.7 ± 2.7
Post-Prandial Glucose Excursion Lunch Month 125.0 ± 2.4
Post- Prandial Glucose Excursion Lunch Month 1217.3 ± 2.8
Post-Prandial Glucose Excursion Supper Month 133.6 ± 2.8
Post-Prandial Glucose Excursion Supper: Month 1225.8 ± 3.3
Mean Amplitude of Glucose Excursions: Month 138.5 ± 0.9
Mean Amplitude of Glucose Excursions: Month 1234.3 ± 1.0
Maximum Glucose Rise: Breakfast Month 180.2 ± 2.9
Maximum Glucose Rise: Breakfast Month 1264.0 ± 3.5
Maximum Glucose Rise: Lunch Month 165.6 ± 3.2
Maximum Glucose Rise: Lunch Month 1253.3 ± 3.8
Maximum Glucose Rise: Supper Month 172.3 ± 3.5
Maximum Glucose Rise: Supper Month 1260.8 ± 4.1

Adverse events

Non-serious events are listed at a 5% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Structured Testing Group (STG)—14/256 (5.5%)33/256 (12.9%)
Active Control Group (ACG)—21/227 (9.3%)35/227 (15.4%)
Most frequent serious events
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Most frequent serious events
EventStructured Testing Group (STG)Active Control Group (ACG)
Atrial fibrillationCardiac disorders0/2562/227
Shortness of breathRespiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders1/2562/227
SVT (Supraventricular tachycardia)Cardiac disorders0/2561/227
Atrial fibrillation/bradycardiaCardiac disorders0/2561/227
Exacerbation of coronary artery diseaseCardiac disorders0/2561/227
Emergency CABG x 5 (Coronary artery bypass graft)Cardiac disorders0/2561/227
ColitisGastrointestinal disorders0/2561/227
Chest painGeneral disorders1/2561/227
Abdominal painGeneral disorders0/2561/227
Anterior and epigastric chest painGeneral disorders0/2561/227
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventStructured Testing Group (STG)Active Control Group (ACG)
Upper respiratory tract infectionInfections and infestations18/25620/227
SinusitisInfections and infestations15/25615/227

Baseline characteristics

Intent to treat population included all enrolled participants who completed the baseline training visit.

Age Continuous
Age Continuous(years)Active Control Group (ACG)Structured Testing Group (STG)Total
Mean57.0 ± 11.254.8 ± 10.155.8 ± 10.7
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Active Control Group (ACG)Structured Testing Group (STG)Total
Female105121226
Male122135257
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Study locations

29 sites
  • Mobile, Alabama AL 36608, United States
  • Pell City, Alabama AL 35125, United States
  • Chipley, Florida 32428, United States
  • Marianna, Florida 32446, United States
  • Pembroke Pines, Florida FL 33028, United States
  • Tampa, Florida 33613, United States
  • Tampa, Florida 33624, United States
  • Atlanta, Georgia GA 30312, United States
  • Atlanta, Georgia GA 30342, United States
  • Chicago, Illinois 60616, United States
  • O'fallon, Illinois IL 62269, United States
  • Fishers, Indiana IN 46038, United States
  • Indianapolis, Indiana 46256, United States
  • Indianapolis, Indiana In 46217, United States
  • Flint, Michigan 48504, United States
  • Hickory, North Carolina NC 28602, United States
  • Raleigh, North Carolina 27609, United States
  • Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, United States
  • Winston Salem, North Carolina 27103, United States
  • Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio OH 44223, United States
  • Zanesville, Ohio OH 43701, United States
  • Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19468, United States
  • Pottstown, Pennsylvania PA 19464, United States
  • High Point, South Carolina SC 29720, United States
  • Lancaster, South Carolina SC 29720, United States
  • Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464, United States
  • Bristol, Tennessee 37620, United States
  • Crossville, Tennessee TN 38555, United States
  • Abingdon, Virginia VA 24210, United States
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References and documents

Publications

  • Fisher L, Polonsky W, Parkin CG, Jelsovsky Z, Amstutz L, Wagner RS. The impact of blood glucose monitoring on depression and distress in insulin-naive patients with type 2 diabetes. Curr Med Res Opin. 2011 Nov;27 Suppl 3:39-46. doi: 10.1185/03007995.2011.619176. Epub 2011 Sep 14. PubMed 21916532 ↗
  • Polonsky WH, Fisher L, Schikman CH, Hinnen DA, Parkin CG, Jelsovsky Z, Petersen B, Schweitzer M, Wagner RS. Structured self-monitoring of blood glucose significantly reduces A1C levels in poorly controlled, noninsulin-treated type 2 diabetes: results from the Structured Testing Program study. Diabetes Care. 2011 Feb;34(2):262-7. doi: 10.2337/dc10-1732. PubMed 21270183 ↗
  • Polonsky W, Fisher L, Schikman C, Hinnen D, Parkin C, Jelsovsky Z, Amstutz L, Schweitzer M, Wagner R. The value of episodic, intensive blood glucose monitoring in non-insulin treated persons with Type 2 Diabetes: design of the Structured Testing Program (STeP) study, a cluster-randomised, clinical trial [NCT00674986]. BMC Fam Pract. 2010 May 18;11:37. doi: 10.1186/1471-2296-11-37. PubMed 20482765 ↗
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Updates

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT00674986
Lead sponsor
Hoffmann-La Roche
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
May 8, 2008
Start date
Mar 2008
Primary completion
Feb 2010
Completion
Feb 2010
Results posted
Oct 21, 2013
Last update
Oct 21, 2013

Study contacts

Bettina Petersen
study director · Roche Diagnostics GmbH
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