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Blood GlucoseNCT04077203

Biofeedback of Glucose in Non-diabetic Participants

A study testing Biofeedback / No biofeedback in people with Blood Glucose and Biofeedback, run by Klick Inc. at 1 site in Canada.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This research examines whether biofeedback of glucose (i.e., knowledge of one's own glucose levels) in non-diabetic participants affects their health behaviours (e.g., eating, nutrition, exercise, etc.). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Blood Glucose, Biofeedback
What is being tested?
Biofeedback / No biofeedback
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
50 participants
Where
1 siteCanada
Study dates
16 Jul 2019to 30 Nov 2019
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • -

Who cannot join

  • Below the age of 18 years
  • Diagnosis of any known chronic or acute medical disease (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, influenza, pneumonia, etc.)
  • Diagnosis of any known neurological disease or psychological disorder (e.g., brain lesion, epilepsy, anxiety, eating disorder, mood disorder, sleep disorder, etc.)
  • Any implanted electrical medical device (e.g., pacemaker, insulin pump, deep brain stimulator, etc.)
  • Suspected or confirmed pregnancy
  • Currently breastfeeding
  • Use of antibiotics in the three months prior to enrollment
  • Any person planning to undergo a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) scan, or high-frequency electrical heat (diathermy) treatment during the duration of the study

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Canada1 site
  • Klick Inc.

    Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3R8

Other trials in Canada

About this study

This research examines whether biofeedback of glucose (i.e., knowledge of one's own glucose levels) in non-diabetic participants affects their health behaviours (e.g., eating, nutrition, exercise, etc.). This study utilizes wearable continuous glucose (CGM) technology, which provides personalized feedback to participants to allow them to self-monitor their own glucose levels.

Read the detailed description

The purpose of this research is to examine whether self-monitoring and biofeedback of glucose levels improves health outcomes in non-diabetic participants. All participants will receive a continuous flash glucose monitor (consisting of an adhesive patch sensor and a handheld reader device) to wear for 14 days. Participants will be randomized into one of 2 groups: those receiving biofeedback (the ability to visualize their glucose levels via the handheld device), and the control group (receiving no biofeedback because the handheld device monitor will be occluded with black tape). Participants' objective and self-report health metrics will be measured before and after the 14-day intervention. The goal is to examine whether the biofeedback condition influences any daily activities or physiological measurements compared to the control condition, as a direct result of self-monitoring glucose levels.

Being tested
Biofeedback / No biofeedback

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Biofeedback / No biofeedbackBehavioural

    Biofeedback / No biofeedback

Study groups in NCT04077203
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
ControlSham comparatorThose receiving no visual feedback because the handheld device monitor will be occluded with black tape (the control group).
Receives: Behavioral: Biofeedback / No biofeedback
TestExperimentalThose receiving the ability to visualize their glucose levels via the handheld device (the biofeedback group).
Receives: Behavioral: Biofeedback / No biofeedback

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Weight in kg

    Weight in kg

    Measured: 2 weeks

  2. Body Mass Index (BMI)

    Height in cm and weight in kg will be used to calculate BMI

    Measured: 2 weeks

  3. Body fat %

    Using a smart scale

    Measured: 2 weeks

  4. Resting heart rate

    Using a sphygmomanometer with heart rate sensor

    Measured: 2 weeks

  5. Resting blood pressure (systolic and diastolic)

    Using a sphygmomanometer

    Measured: 2 weeks

  6. Self-reported positive and negative affect

    Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS; Watson et al., 1988). The scale consists of 20 items (10 for Positive Affect; 10 for Negative Affect), with each item rated on a 5-point scale of 1 (not at all) to 5 (extremely). Items are summed for Positive affect and Negative affect, with higher scores indicating a higher level of affect in each respective scale.

    Measured: 2 weeks

  7. Self-reported general health

    12-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-12; Ware et al., 1996). The scale measures overall general self-reported physical and mental health using 12 items, on 2 to 6-point ordinal scales. The range of possible total scores is 12 to 48, with higher scores indicating better health.

    Measured: 2 weeks

  8. Self-reported perceived stress

    Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen et al., 1983; Cohen \& Williamson, 1988). This is a 4-item scale that measures overall stress with each item evaluated on a 5-point Likert scale. The range of possible total scores is 0 to 16, with higher scores indicating more stress.

    Measured: 2 weeks

  9. Self-reported sleep quality

    Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (Buysse et al., 1989). This is a 19-item scale that measures self-reported sleep quality and sleep disturbances, comprised of open-ended questions and scaled items evaluated on a 4-point Likert scale. The range of possible total scores is 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality.

    Measured: 2 weeks

  10. Self-reported general well-being

    Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener et al., 1985). This is a 5-item scale that measures overall well-being with each item evaluated on a 7-point Likert scale. The range of possible total scores is 5 to 35, with higher scores indicating higher well-being.

    Measured: 2 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Sep 2019
  2. Study start16 Jul 2019
  3. Primary completion30 Nov 2019
  4. Study completion30 Nov 2019

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
50 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04077203
Sponsor's protocol ID
Pro00036792
Status last verified
Sep 2019
First submitted
29 Aug 2019
Last updated
17 Nov 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Biofeedback / No biofeedback in people with Blood Glucose and Biofeedback, run by Klick Inc. at 1 site in Canada.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Nov 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Weight in kg (time frame: 2 weeks). The study lists 10 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Nov 2020.

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