Can a 'Garbage and Lorry' analogy improve diabetes control?
NCT ID NCT07265245
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested whether a new consultation method called M2-PRIME, which uses simple analogies like the 'Garbage and Lorry' model, could help people with type 2 diabetes on insulin improve their blood sugar control. 106 participants received three analogy-based consultations over six months. Researchers measured changes in HbA1c and fasting blood sugar to see if this educational approach made a difference.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- M2-PRIME consultation framework (analogy-based education)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this simple analogy-based approach could help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their blood sugar levels during routine clinic visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed retrospective study with only 106 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The approach may not work for everyone.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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106 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2023
- Finished
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Jan 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Established T2DM patients, already on insulin therapy regardless of the type of insulin or regime or duration of treatment * HbA1c at referral more than 8.5% * Already seen by diabetic educator or dietician prior to referral Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or found to be pregnant during follow-up
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Klinik Kesihatan Senawang
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, 70450, Malaysia
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