Fear of hypoglycemia sabotages diabetes care, new study to investigate
NCT ID NCT07329985
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how fear of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) affects how well people with diabetes follow their diet and take their medication. Researchers will measure fear levels, medication adherence, and diet adherence in 100 adults with diabetes who have had at least one low blood sugar episode. The goal is to help healthcare professionals better support patients by understanding this fear.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Diabetic patients who applied to a Training and Research Hospital in Türkiye constituted the study population.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosed with diabetes Aged 18-65 Having experienced at least one hypoglycemic attack previously, Using antidiabetic medication (oral pills and/or insulin), Volunteered to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: unable to communicate in the same language having cognitive impairment wanting to leave the study at any stage
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bilecik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
RECRUITINGBilecik, Turkey (Türkiye)
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