Enhancing Shared Decision-making to Guide Care for People With Dementia and Diabetes
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What is this study?
The goal of this study is to test CGM ASSIST. This is a digital tool that uses an interactive information display-an easy-to-read screen designed to help people with dementia (or memory loss) and diabetes, as well as their caregivers and doctors.
It is , overseen by an independent and licensed medical staff.
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The goal of this study is to test CGM ASSIST. This is a digital tool that uses an interactive information display-an easy-to-read screen designed to help people with dementia (or memory loss) and diabetes, as well as their caregivers and doctors. Managing diabetes is often difficult for people with memory issues. This study uses a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM), which is a device that tracks blood sugar levels in real-time. CGM ASSIST adds a new way to see this data through interactive displays. These displays show clear information and medical guidelines to help patients and caregivers make sense of the glucose readings. The study aims to: * Increase Awareness: Help patients and caregivers recognize the dangers of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and how to treat it. * Improve Teamwork: Encourage "shared decision-making," where patients, caregivers, and doctors work together to make health choices. * Test Feasibility: See if it is easy and helpful for people with memory loss to use these interactive displays in their daily lives. * Understand Experiences: Learn how the thoughts and feelings of patients and families affect how they manage diabetes. By using these interactive displays, the researchers hope to make it easier for families to understand their health needs and communicate better with their medical team. Participants will: * Answer a survey about how they manage their diabetes * Learn how to use a Continuous Glucose Monitor and wear it for 14 days * Answer 3 brief telephone surveys during these 14 days * Complete a clinic visit with their doctor and answer a final survey on how this visit went using the CGM ASSIST report
Are you a good fit?
Simplified highlights. The study team always confirms the full details with you.
- ✓Adults roughly 65 and older
What to expect, step by step
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Usually a few weeks
The study team checks whether the study is a good fit for you, with a visit and sometimes lab tests. You can ask any questions before deciding.
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Treatment
If you join and choose to continue, you receive the study treatment and are watched closely by medical staff.
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Follow-up
After treatment, the team checks on your health and confirms the visit schedule with you. You can leave the study at any point.
Has this treatment been tested before?
The study team can share what safety testing has been done so far.
What you need to know before you apply
What is this study testing?+
The goal of this study is to test CGM ASSIST. This is a digital tool that uses an interactive information display-an easy-to-read screen designed to help people with dementia (or memory loss) and diabetes, as well as their caregivers and doctors.
Is it safe? Who makes sure of that?+
This is a research study. Every study is reviewed and monitored by an independent ethics board (called an IRB) whose job is to protect participants, and care is overseen by licensed medical staff. You'll be told the known risks before you agree to anything, and you can stop at any time.
Will I get a placebo instead of the real treatment?+
Some studies compare a treatment against a placebo (an inactive version), and some don't. If this one does, the study team will explain your chances of receiving the active treatment before you decide. Nothing is hidden from you.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications?+
It depends on the study. Some let you stay on your current medications and some ask you to adjust them. Never stop a medication on your own — the study team will review everything with you first.
Does it cost anything? Will I be paid?+
Study-related care is provided at no cost to you. Some studies also pay for your time; the coordinator can tell you if this one does. You should never be asked to pay to take part.
Do I need insurance? Will anyone ask about my immigration status?+
No. You do not need health insurance to take part in a research study, and you will not be asked about your immigration status to join. Taking part is about whether you're a medical fit for the study.
What if English isn't my first language?+
You have the right to understand everything before you agree. Study sites can often provide materials or an interpreter in your language — you can ask the coordinator for one.
Is my information private?+
Yes. Your health information is only shared with the study sites you choose to be contacted by, and only to help match and enroll you. It is never sold, and you can ask us to delete it at any time.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT05643144 · Locations: Indiana