Treatment Adherence Intervention in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Comorbid Depression (TELE-DD)

February 12, 2021 updated by: Alicia Monreal Bartolomé

The TELE-DD Project: a Nurse-led Randomised Controlled Trial on Treatment Adherence in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Comorbid Depression

Patients with diabetes have higher depression rates, impaired QOL and increased mortality rates due to complications and comorbid depression. Nurse-led, telephonic-based, and psychoeducational interventions have separately proved to improve disease prognosis and emotional distress in diabetes, but no study has integrated previous research findings with collaborative care and strong methods centred in treatment adherence outcomes. The Telephonic Monitoring on Diabetes and co-morbid Depression (TELE-DD) Project includes a three-phased population-based cohort study and nurse-led randomised controlled trial. The proposed intervention, based on monthly structured telephone calls, unifies proved techniques like motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy and patient's healthy behaviours education.

The integration in the TELE-DD Project of previous clinical research and a robust epidemiological dual design, will improve treatment adherence and further prognosis in patients with type 2 diabetes and comorbid depression through maximising clinical outcomes improvement, while guaranteeing cost-effectiveness and the long-term sustainability of findings translation to PC clinical practice services and public health programs.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Detailed Description

Patients with diabetes mellitus have a depression rate 1.6-2 times higher, impaired quality of life and increased mortality rates due to complications, comorbid depression or both. Prognosis in diabetes and depression comorbidity can be improved by increasing treatment adherence. Nurse-led, telephonic-based, and psychoeducational interventions, centred on motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy for adherence and depression, have separately improved prognosis and emotional distress in diabetic patients with comorbid depression.

The Telephonic Monitoring on Diabetes and co-morbid Depression (TELE-DD) Project aims to integrate prior well-stablished clinical research with collaborative care. A whole population cohort of adults (21+) with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and comorbid depression from twenty-three Health Centres from a whole Health System Region in Spain, will be approached for inclusion in the TELE-DD Project (N=7,271). Patients with confirmed diagnoses and pharmacological treatment for both diseases will be included in Phase I baseline cohort. In Phase II, 400 participants diagnosed with depression and T2D with no treatment adherence will be selected to participate in the randomised controlled trial (RCT). The TELE-DD Project is a three-stage both observational and comparative effectiveness study that includes a population-based cohort study (Phases I and III), and a nurse-led randomised controlled trial (Phase II), aimed to compare a telephonic-based psychoeducational intervention (TIG) vs treatment as usual (TAU) to improve treatment adherence (TA), and a further two- to five-year prognosis and cost-effectiveness study, in T2D patients with comorbid clinical depression from Primary Care (PC) services.

The integration in the TELE-DD Project of previous clinical research and a robust epidemiological design, will improve treatment adherence and further prognosis in these through maximising clinical outcomes improvement, while guaranteeing cost-effectiveness and the long-term sustainability of findings translation to PC clinical practice services and public health programs.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

428

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

21 years and older (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult individuals (21+).
  • Concurrent type 2 diabetes (T2D) and depression diagnose registered in the SALUD clinical computerised system before January 1st, 2016.
  • A duration of both T2D and depression of at least one year.
  • Willingness to follow the TELE-DD research nurse instructions including self-monitoring of blood glucose.
  • Fluent in the Spanish language
  • Provision of signed and dated informed consent prior to any study procedures.
  • No treatment adherence to both T2D and depression, or treatment adherence to both.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Presence of hearing problems, Alzheimer Disease, dementia or another serious cognitive or psychiatric disorder.
  • Use of private health insurance that may influence the RCT intervention outcomes.
  • Absence of pharmacological treatment for T2D or depression according to the CHS-EMR.
  • Change of address or place of residence out of SALUD Zaragoza Region II, or no access to a phone.
  • No Primary Care Specialist (PCS) or inability to identify a reference one.
  • Treatment adherence only for one of the two conditions (D2T or depression).

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: PARALLEL
  • Masking: DOUBLE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
EXPERIMENTAL: Telephone Intervention Group
Nurse-led, telephone-based, and psychoeducational intervention, centered on motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy for adherence and depression.
Nurse-led, telephone-based, and psychoeducational intervention centered on motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy for adherence and depression.
NO_INTERVENTION: Control group
Control group with treatment as usual (TAU).

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Diabetes control measured by Glycosylated Haemoglobin
Time Frame: Baseline
In the Intervention and control group
Baseline
Diabetes control measured by Glycosylated Haemoglobin
Time Frame: 6-month follow-up
In the Intervention and control group
6-month follow-up
Diabetes control measured by Glycosylated Haemoglobin
Time Frame: 12-month follow-up
In the Intervention and Control group
12-month follow-up
Diabetes control measured by Glycosylated Haemoglobin
Time Frame: 18-month follow-up
In the Intervention and Control group
18-month follow-up
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Time Frame: Baseline
In the Intervention and Control group. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a multipurpose instrument for screening, diagnosing, monitoring and measuring the severity of depression. PHQ scores ≥ 10 had a sensitivity of 88% and a specificity of 88% for major depression. PHQ-9 scores of 5, 10, 15, and 20 represents mild, moderate, moderately severe and severe depression. The possible range is 0-27.
Baseline
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Time Frame: 6-month follow-up
In the Intervention and Control group. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a multipurpose instrument for screening, diagnosing, monitoring and measuring the severity of depression. PHQ scores ≥ 10 had a sensitivity of 88% and a specificity of 88% for major depression. PHQ-9 scores of 5, 10, 15, and 20 represents mild, moderate, moderately severe and severe depression. The possible range is 0-27.
6-month follow-up
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Time Frame: 12-month follow-up
In the Intervention and Control group. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a multipurpose instrument for screening, diagnosing, monitoring and measuring the severity of depression. PHQ scores ≥ 10 had a sensitivity of 88% and a specificity of 88% for major depression. PHQ-9 scores of 5, 10, 15, and 20 represents mild, moderate, moderately severe and severe depression. The possible range is 0-27.
12-month follow-up
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Time Frame: 18-month follow-up
In the Intervention and Control group. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a multipurpose instrument for screening, diagnosing, monitoring and measuring the severity of depression. PHQ scores ≥ 10 had a sensitivity of 88% and a specificity of 88% for major depression. PHQ-9 scores of 5, 10, 15, and 20 represents mild, moderate, moderately severe and severe depression. The possible range is 0-27.
18-month follow-up
Medication possession ratio (MPR)
Time Frame: Baseline
In the Intervention and Control group. Medication adherence was assessed using the medication possession ratio (MPR). It is calculated as the proportion of the number of days with treatment provided during the intended period of treatment, that is, 100 × (days supplied) / 365. Once TA is computed, a dichotomous variable is created as TA (Yes/No) considering a cut-off ratio of MPR ≥80%.
Baseline
Medication possession ratio (MPR)
Time Frame: 6-month follow-up
In the Intervention and Control group. Medication adherence was assessed using the medication possession ratio (MPR). It is calculated as the proportion of the number of days with treatment provided during the intended period of treatment, that is, 100 × (days supplied) / 365. Once TA is computed, a dichotomous variable is created as TA (Yes/No) considering a cut-off ratio of MPR ≥80%.
6-month follow-up
Medication possession ratio (MPR)
Time Frame: 12-month follow-up
In the Intervention and Control group. Medication adherence was assessed using the medication possession ratio (MPR). It is calculated as the proportion of the number of days with treatment provided during the intended period of treatment, that is, 100 × (days supplied) / 365. Once TA is computed, a dichotomous variable is created as TA (Yes/No) considering a cut-off ratio of MPR ≥80%.
12-month follow-up
Medication possession ratio (MPR)
Time Frame: 18-month follow-up
In the Intervention and Control group. Medication adherence was assessed using the medication possession ratio (MPR). It is calculated as the proportion of the number of days with treatment provided during the intended period of treatment, that is, 100 × (days supplied) / 365. Once TA is computed, a dichotomous variable is created as TA (Yes/No) considering a cut-off ratio of MPR ≥80%.
18-month follow-up
MBG questionnaire
Time Frame: Baseline
In the Intervention and Control group. The MBG questionnaire includes TA questions related to timely drug intake, diet, PCS visits, physical activity, self-management, and others; prior research showed a Cronbach's alpha of 69% and a total explained variance of 63%.
Baseline
MBG questionnaire
Time Frame: 6-month follow-up
In the Intervention and Control group. The MBG questionnaire includes TA questions related to timely drug intake, diet, PCS visits, physical activity, self-management, and others; prior research showed a Cronbach's alpha of 69% and a total explained variance of 63%.
6-month follow-up
MBG questionnaire
Time Frame: 12-month follow-up
In the Intervention and Control group. The MBG questionnaire includes TA questions related to timely drug intake, diet, PCS visits, physical activity, self-management, and others; prior research showed a Cronbach's alpha of 69% and a total explained variance of 63%.
12-month follow-up
MBG questionnaire
Time Frame: 18-month follow-up
In the Intervention and Control group. The MBG questionnaire includes TA questions related to timely drug intake, diet, PCS visits, physical activity, self-management, and others; prior research showed a Cronbach's alpha of 69% and a total explained variance of 63%.
18-month follow-up
LDL-Cholesterol
Time Frame: Baseline
In the Intervention and Control group. LDL-C values were registered according to reference values and recommendations from the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (2001): <100 mg/dl optimum, 100-129 mg normal or close to optimal level, 130-159 mg/dl normal-high, 160-189 mg/dl high,> 190 mg/dl very high.
Baseline
LDL-Cholesterol
Time Frame: 6-month follow-up
In the Intervention and Control group. LDL-C values were registered according to reference values and recommendations from the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (2001): <100 mg/dl optimum, 100-129 mg normal or close to optimal level, 130-159 mg/dl normal-high, 160-189 mg/dl high,> 190 mg/dl very high.
6-month follow-up
LDL-Cholesterol
Time Frame: 12-month follow-up
In the Intervention and Control group. LDL-C values were registered according to reference values and recommendations from the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (2001): <100 mg/dl optimum, 100-129 mg normal or close to optimal level, 130-159 mg/dl normal-high, 160-189 mg/dl high,> 190 mg/dl very high.
12-month follow-up
LDL-Cholesterol
Time Frame: 18-month follow-up
In the Intervention and Control group. LDL-C values were registered according to reference values and recommendations from the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III (2001): <100 mg/dl optimum, 100-129 mg normal or close to optimal level, 130-159 mg/dl normal-high, 160-189 mg/dl high,> 190 mg/dl very high.
18-month follow-up
Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS)
Time Frame: Baseline
In the Intervention and Control group. Four main domains can be identified in DDS: emotional burden, physician-related distress, regimen-related distress, and interpersonal distress, as well as obtaining a total score. Previous analyses identified that DDS had good sensitivity (95%) and specificity (85%), and was considered a reliable (α = 0.93) instrument for clinical practice and research (Polonsky et al., 2005), and has been validated in Spanish language (Ortiz et al., 2013).
Baseline
Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS)
Time Frame: 6-month follow-up
In the Intervention and Control group. Four main domains can be identified in DDS: emotional burden, physician-related distress, regimen-related distress, and interpersonal distress, as well as obtaining a total score. Previous analyses identified that DDS had good sensitivity (95%) and specificity (85%), and was considered a reliable (α = 0.93) instrument for clinical practice and research (Polonsky et al., 2005), and has been validated in Spanish language (Ortiz et al., 2013).
6-month follow-up
Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS)
Time Frame: 12-month follow-up
In the Intervention and Control group. Four main domains can be identified in DDS: emotional burden, physician-related distress, regimen-related distress, and interpersonal distress, as well as obtaining a total score. Previous analyses identified that DDS had good sensitivity (95%) and specificity (85%), and was considered a reliable (α = 0.93) instrument for clinical practice and research (Polonsky et al., 2005), and has been validated in Spanish language (Ortiz et al., 2013).
12-month follow-up
Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS)
Time Frame: 18-month follow-up
In the Intervention and Control group. Four main domains can be identified in DDS: emotional burden, physician-related distress, regimen-related distress, and interpersonal distress, as well as obtaining a total score. Previous analyses identified that DDS had good sensitivity (95%) and specificity (85%), and was considered a reliable (α = 0.93) instrument for clinical practice and research (Polonsky et al., 2005), and has been validated in Spanish language (Ortiz et al., 2013).
18-month follow-up

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Sociodemographic data Gender, age, marital status, education, occupation, economical level
Time Frame: Baseline
In the Intervention group and the Control group
Baseline
Blood pressure
Time Frame: Baseline
Blood pressure was measured according to the Spanish Heart Society (Moliner de la Puente et al., 2008), which is based on the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines (NICE, 2011).
Baseline
Blood pressure
Time Frame: 6-month follow-up
Blood pressure was measured according to the Spanish Heart Society (Moliner de la Puente et al., 2008), which is based on the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines (NICE, 2011).
6-month follow-up
Blood pressure
Time Frame: 12-month follow-up
Blood pressure was measured according to the Spanish Heart Society (Moliner de la Puente et al., 2008), which is based on the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines (NICE, 2011).
12-month follow-up
Blood pressure
Time Frame: 18-month follow-up
Blood pressure was measured according to the Spanish Heart Society (Moliner de la Puente et al., 2008), which is based on the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines (NICE, 2011).
18-month follow-up
Body mass index (BMI)
Time Frame: Baseline
Body mass index (BMI) calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height height in square meters. In patients who are overweight or obese, a moderate reduction in body weight (5-10% of weight) is associated with improved insulin sensitivity, better glycemic control, reduced triglycerides and increased serum c-HDL.
Baseline
Body mass index (BMI)
Time Frame: 6-month follow-up
Body mass index (BMI) calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height height in square meters. In patients who are overweight or obese, a moderate reduction in body weight (5-10% of weight) is associated with improved insulin sensitivity, better glycemic control, reduced triglycerides and increased serum c-HDL.
6-month follow-up
Body mass index (BMI)
Time Frame: 12-month follow-up
Body mass index (BMI) calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height height in square meters. In patients who are overweight or obese, a moderate reduction in body weight (5-10% of weight) is associated with improved insulin sensitivity, better glycemic control, reduced triglycerides and increased serum c-HDL.
12-month follow-up
Body mass index (BMI)
Time Frame: 18-month follow-up
Body mass index (BMI) calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height height in square meters. In patients who are overweight or obese, a moderate reduction in body weight (5-10% of weight) is associated with improved insulin sensitivity, better glycemic control, reduced triglycerides and increased serum c-HDL.
18-month follow-up
Research nurse qualitative and quantitative evaluation about Treatment Adherence and diseases management.
Time Frame: Baseline
The research nurse will record her qualitative and quantitative evaluation on how she thinks the patient is responding to treatment adherence and any detail of both diabetes and depression management. This evaluation will include a quantitative measure containing a 1-5 scale and a qualitative recording. This assessment will serve as a reference to compare with the patients' responses.
Baseline
Research nurse qualitative and quantitative evaluation about Treatment Adherence and diseases management.
Time Frame: 6-month follow-up
The research nurse will record her qualitative and quantitative evaluation on how she thinks the patient is responding to treatment adherence and any detail of both diabetes and depression management. This evaluation will include a quantitative measure containing a 1-5 scale and a qualitative recording. This assessment will serve as a reference to compare with the patients' responses.
6-month follow-up
Research nurse qualitative and quantitative evaluation about Treatment Adherence and diseases management.
Time Frame: 12-month follow-up
The research nurse will record her qualitative and quantitative evaluation on how she thinks the patient is responding to treatment adherence and any detail of both diabetes and depression management. This evaluation will include a quantitative measure containing a 1-5 scale and a qualitative recording. This assessment will serve as a reference to compare with the patients' responses.
12-month follow-up
Research nurse qualitative and quantitative evaluation about Treatment Adherence and diseases management.
Time Frame: 18-month follow-up
The research nurse will record her qualitative and quantitative evaluation on how she thinks the patient is responding to treatment adherence and any detail of both diabetes and depression management. This evaluation will include a quantitative measure containing a 1-5 scale and a qualitative recording. This assessment will serve as a reference to compare with the patients' responses.
18-month follow-up

Collaborators and Investigators

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Collaborators

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: María-Luisa Lozano-del-Hoyo, MSc, Universidad de Zaragoza
  • Principal Investigator: María-Teresa Fernández-Rodrigo, PhD, Universidad de Zaragoza
  • Principal Investigator: Juan F Roy, PhD, Camilo Jose Cela University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (ACTUAL)

January 1, 2017

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

December 1, 2018

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

March 1, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 16, 2019

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 18, 2019

First Posted (ACTUAL)

September 20, 2019

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

February 16, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 12, 2021

Last Verified

February 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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