Bringing Advocacy Via Digital Guide to the Emergency Department (Project BADGE)

Last updated: September 29, 2025
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Diabetic Vitreous Hemorrhage

Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Diabetic Neuropathy

Treatment

Text-based resource referral platform with diabetes educational materials

Clinical Study ID

NCT06736431
Pro2024001476
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The pilot study of Project BADGE will focus on emergency department (ED) patients with diabetes, which has significant disparities in prevalence and mortality for underserved populations. The objective is to determine the effect of a text-based resource referral platform with diabetes educational materials on patient diabetes knowledge, diabetes distress, diabetes self-care activities, and acceptability and feasibility of the intervention.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Adult (18+) ED/observation unit patients

  2. Have poorly controlled or new onset diabetes (hyperglycemia or Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA))

  3. Speak English or Spanish

  4. Has a cell phone able to send and receive text messages

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Intubated patient

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Text-based resource referral platform with diabetes educational materials
Phase:
Study Start date:
July 15, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
May 31, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    New Brunswick 5101717, New Jersey 5101760 08901
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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