Children's experiences of the diabetic transition from MDIs to CSII
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Paediatric Diabetes: Children's experiences of the transition from multiple daily injections to the insulin pump.
IRAS ID
178641
Contact name
Felicity Roberts
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Allocated by REC when booking review, REC reference number
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 2 months, 18 days
Research summary
Overview: This exploratory study will examine experiences of transitioning between diabetes management techniques for children with Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which the insulin producing cells of the body are destroyed. Insulin is required for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins needed for energy. Using multiple daily injections (MDIs) of insulin is one management technique for diabetes, whilst an insulin pump is another (CSII). A pump is a device which is attached to the child's body and infuses insulin via a tube.
This study seeks to examine the period in which the child is transitioning from injections to an insulin pump. This project is a qualitative piece using semi-structured interviews between the child and Chief Investigator to elicit information. The child will be asked to draw a picture describing what it is like to have diabetes. This picture can be used as a tool to elicit information during the interview. The child will then be invited to add to the picture following interview.
Method:
The study aims to recruit 10 participants overall from child diabetes services in Lincolnshire, London and Cambridge who have a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes and are due to transition from multiple daily injections to insulin pump treatment. Participants should be aged between 6 and 11 years, and fluent English-speakers. Those that meet the inclusion criteria will be invited to take part in a semi-structured interview where participants will be asked about their experience of diabetic transition. At the end of the study, each child will receive their own book including their picture and their main interview themes (e.g. "You are excited about").REC name
East Midlands - Nottingham 1 Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
15/EM/0194
Date of REC Opinion
22 May 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion