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Baylor College of Medicine |
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Information provided by: | Baylor College of Medicine |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00717223 |
The purpose of this study is to see if a patient's ability (and/ or parent) to read, write, and do basic math problems affects blood sugar control in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Condition |
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Pediatrics Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
Study Type: | Observational |
Study Design: | Case-Only, Cross-Sectional |
Official Title: | A Survey To Elicit The Relationship Between Literacy And Glycemic Control In Pediatric Diabetes |
Estimated Enrollment: | 150 |
Study Start Date: | June 2007 |
"Literacy" is defined as an individual's ability to read, write, and speak English, and compute and solve problems at levels of proficiency necessary to function on the job and in society, to achieve one's goals, and develop one's knowledge and potential, according to the National Literacy Act of 1991. The National Work Group on Health and Literacy reported that between 40 and 44 million persons in the United States have rudimentary literacy skills, and are unable to understand written materials that require only basic reading proficiency. Illiteracy has become an increasingly important problem, especially as it relates to healthcare. Literacy skills are paramount to effective self-management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. And, "Diabetes Self-Management Education" is the cornerstone of care for all individuals with diabetes who want to achieve successful health-related outcomes. Self care of diabetes plays a major role in achieving DCCT recommended level of hemoglobin A1C. Deficient self-management will lead to uncontrolled diabetes, resulting in multisystem complications, increasing exponentially the burden on our healthcare system. Structured education of individuals tailored to combat poor literacy skills is imperative in helping these individuals achieve good glycemic control. Hence we would like to evaluate literacy in our clinic so appropriate educational material can be developed to help patient with T1DM who have low literacy.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 1 Year and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Children with diabetes attending clinic followup at Texas Children's Hospital
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Contact: Krishnavathana V Hassan, MD | 832/822-3785 | kvhassan@texaschildrenshospital.org |
Contact: Rubina A Heptulla, MD | 832/822-3779 | raheptul@texaschildrenshospital.org |
United States, Texas | |
Diabetes Clinic, Texas Children's Hospital | Recruiting |
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030 | |
Contact: Krishnavathana V Hassan, MD 832-822-3785 kvhassan@texaschildrenshospital.org | |
Contact: Rubina A Heptulla, MD 832/822-3779 raheptul@texaschildrenshospital.org | |
Principal Investigator: Rubina A Heptulla, MD |
Principal Investigator: | Rubina A Heptulla, MD | Baylor College of Medicine |
Responsible Party: | Baylor College of Medicine ( Kimberly Mason ) |
Study ID Numbers: | H-21263 |
Study First Received: | July 16, 2008 |
Last Updated: | July 16, 2008 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00717223 |
Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
Pediatric Type 1 diabetes mellitus Type 2 diabetes mellitus Literacy Glycemic control |
Autoimmune Diseases Metabolic Diseases Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
Endocrine System Diseases Endocrinopathy Metabolic disorder Glucose Metabolism Disorders |
Immune System Diseases |