JDRF randomized clinical trial to assess the efficacy of real-time continuous glucose monitoring in the management of type 1 diabetes: Research design and methods
JDRF randomized clinical trial to assess the efficacy of real-time continuous glucose monitoring in the management of type 1 diabetes: Research design and methods
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DOI:
10.1089/dia.2007.0302
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发表时间:
2008-08-01
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5.4
通讯作者:
Tamborlane, William V.
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Tamborlane, William V.
Background: While real-time (RT) continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems may revolutionize treatment of type I diabetes (T1D), there is insufficient evidence currently available to support widespread utilization of these devices. The juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) CGM Study Group developed a randomized clinical trial to determine if RT-CGM can improve glycemic control and quality of life in children and adults with T1D. This paper presents the research design and methods that are being employed in this study.Methods: The JDRF CGM Study Group trial is a randomized, parallel group, efficacy and safety study. Subjects with T1DM who meet eligibility criteria are randomized to either standard self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) alone or use of any of the three current RT-CGM systems as a supplement to SMBG. After the 6-month randomized period, the Control Group is offered use of RT-CGM, and both groups are studied for an additional 6 months. Subjects are divided into two cohorts: the Main Study Cohort includes subjects with baseline glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) 7.0-10.0% inclusive, and the Exploratory Pilot Study Cohort includes subjects with HbA1c < 7.0%. Difference in HbA1c is the primary outcome in the Main Study. Other outcomes include the percentage of sensor glucose values within the 70-180 mg/dL range, scores on questionnaires that assess the impact of RT-CGM on living with T1D, and the cost-effectiveness of RT-CGM.Results: Recruitment for the study was completed on December 15, 2007.Conclusion: Results of this clinical trial should help establish whether or not current RT-CGM devices are beneficial to patients with T1D.