Diabetes technology

Patient‐reported outcomes for older adults on CamAPS FX closed loop system

Diabet MedPublished Randomised controlled trial

Authors' conclusion

In this sample of older adults with T1D who have previously shown glycaemic benefit, there are indicators of improved PROs and subjective user experience benefits.

Study context

Population
Older adults (≥60 years) with T1D
Participants
35 completed patient-reported outcomes (PROs) surveys
Comparison
CamAPS FX hybrid closed loop vs sensor-augmented pump
Methodological detailsopen-label, multi-site
  • Open-label
  • Multi-site

Primary result

As reported in the abstract

Patient-reported outcomes · 16 weeks
  • With closed loop (CL), overall Diabetes Distress Scale score and two subscales (powerlessness and physician distress) improved significantly, along with trust on the Glucose Monitoring Satisfaction Survey

Further findings

User experience interviews · end of study

Interviews consistently noted benefits of 'improved glycaemic control' and 'worrying less about diabetes'
19 participants

Original publication

Patient‐reported outcomes for older adults on CamAPS FX closed loop system. Diabet Med. Published 23 May 2023. doi:10.1111/dme.15126

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