NCT01186965

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to to develop and evaluate the feasibility, usability, and effect of participation in SLIDES (a virtual diabetes community in Second Life) for providing interactive diabetes education, support, and resources.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
20

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable type-2-diabetes

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2011

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 19, 2010

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 23, 2010

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2011

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 1, 2012

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2012

Completed
Last Updated

March 6, 2015

Status Verified

March 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

1.6 years

First QC Date

August 19, 2010

Last Update Submit

March 4, 2015

Conditions

Type 2 Diabetes

Keywords

DiabetesSecond Lifevirtual communitydiabetes educationdiabetes support group

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Perceived Usefulness

    3 and 6 months

  • Perceived Ease of Use

    3 and 6 months

  • Process data

    January 2011 through May 2012

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Demographics

    baseline

  • Metabolic Indicators

    baseline, 3 months, 6 months

  • Diabetes knowledge

    baseline, 3 months, 6 months

Interventions

eHealth program in the Virtual Environment (VE) platform Second LifeBEHAVIORAL

determine the feasibility and acceptability of an eHealth program that provides diabetes education and self-management support.

Also known as: Second Life

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 75 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • current Duke Endocrinology patient
  • are between 21 and 75 years old
  • are able to speak and read English
  • are computer literate (have used a computer for at least 6 months)
  • understand how to use the Internet (have accessed the Internet on at least 6 occasions)
  • have access to a computer with a non-dial-up Internet connection in a private location (home)
  • are mentally capable of informed consent
  • are reachable by telephone
  • have no pre-existing medical condition(s) or severe diabetes related complications that would interfere with study participation (i.e., physical activity) or measures (e.g., renal failure, Stage III hypertension, severe orthopedic conditions or joint replacement scheduled within 6 months, paralysis, bleeding disorders, cancer, or receipt of pharmacologic doses of anti-coagulant medications \[warfarin\])
  • are able to travel to Duke University Medical Center (DUMC) for follow-up appointments.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Diabetes Mellitus

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Glucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System Diseases

Study Officials

  • Constance M Johnson, PhD

    Duke University School of Nursing

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 19, 2010

First Posted

August 23, 2010

Study Start

January 1, 2011

Primary Completion

August 1, 2012

Study Completion

August 1, 2012

Last Updated

March 6, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-03

Locations

US(1)