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MEDBRIDGE-Guided NCM/CHW Post-Discharge Support for High-Risk T2D Patients
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Summary
This study tests whether a support program led by a nurse case manager and community health worker can help patients with type 2 diabetes manage their medications after leaving the hospital. Many patients with diabetes take multiple medications, and changes to these medications during hospital stays can cause confusion and lead to missed doses or incorrect use. This is especially common in communities with limited access to healthcare. The study uses a computer-based tool called MEDBRIDGE (MEDication BRIDGE) to identify patients who may be at higher risk for problems after discharge, such as worsening blood sugar control or return visits to the emergency department. Patients identified as high-risk will receive 3 months of support from a nurse case manager and community health worker team, who will help with medication questions, coordinate with their doctor, and provide follow-up check-ins. The main goal is to find out whether this type of support program is practical to deliver and acceptable to patients. The study will also track changes in blood sugar levels and emergency department visits. Forty-five patients will be enrolled over 6 months at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Cooper Green Mercy Health Services in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Official title: MEDBRIDGE: AI-Driven Risk Stratification and Care Transition Intervention to Improve Diabetes Medication Management
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
45
Start Date
2029-05-01
Completion Date
2031-04-30
Last Updated
2026-05-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
MEDBRIDGE-Guided NCM/CHW Post-Discharge Support Intervention
A 3-month post-discharge care coordination intervention delivered by a nurse case manager (NCM) and community health worker (CHW) team, guided by MEDBRIDGE AI-driven risk stratification. The intervention follows a four-phase workflow: (1) Risk Assessment, where the NCM reviews the daily MEDBRIDGE-generated high-risk patient list; (2) Initial Patient Contact, where the NCM/CHW team initiates contact after discharge to review medications and identify discrepancies; (3) Ongoing Support, where the CHW provides monthly check-ins to monitor adherence, address barriers, and coordinate with primary care providers; and (4) Transition to Routine Care, where the team facilitates handoff to the patient's primary care provider with a summary of activities and recommendations. Participants receive a minimum of 3 contacts over the intervention period.
Locations (2)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Cooper Green Mercy Health Services
Birmingham, Alabama, United States