300 Participants Needed

SweetGoals App for Type 1 Diabetes

CS
Overseen ByCatherine Stanger, Ph.D.
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The study will test an app and web-delivered intervention designed to improve glycemic control (HbA1c) among young adults with Type 1 diabetes. All participants will receive the "core" digital intervention, the SweetGoals app, focused on self-monitoring and goal setting. Efficacy of two independent intervention components (incentives for adherence and web health coaching) will be tested

Research Team

CS

Catherine Stanger, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

Trustees of Dartmouth College

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for young adults with Type 1 diabetes who have had the condition for over 18 months and an A1c level of at least 7.5%. They must have seen their diabetes doctor in the last six months and use a glucose monitor compatible with Glooko. It's not for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, those with severe illnesses like cystic fibrosis, severe cognitive issues, psychiatric conditions that affect participation, other types of diabetes, or if they're on certain meds that affect blood sugar.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes for over 18 months.
I have seen my doctor for type 1 diabetes management in the last 6 months.
I use a Glooko-compatible glucose monitoring device.
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Exclusion Criteria

I have a history of blood disorders or have received blood transfusions.
You have a mental health condition that would make it difficult for you to take part in the study.
I have been diagnosed with a type of diabetes that is not Type 1.
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks
1 visit (virtual)

Intervention

Participants receive the SweetGoals app intervention, with some receiving additional incentives or coaching

25 weeks
Weekly virtual interactions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

12 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Coaching
  • Incentives
  • SweetGoals app
Trial Overview The study tests a digital intervention called SweetGoals app aimed at improving blood sugar control in Type 1 diabetics. Everyone gets the core app features focused on self-monitoring and goal setting. Additionally, it will evaluate whether incentives for sticking to treatment plans and web-based health coaching can further improve outcomes.
Participant Groups
4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: App plus IncentivesExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
SweetGoals app + incentives=yes + coaching=no
Group II: App plus Coaching plus IncentivesExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Sweetgoals app + incentives=yes + coaching=yes
Group III: App plus CoachingExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Sweetgoals app + incentives=no + coaching=yes
Group IV: App onlyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Sweetgoals app only

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Trustees of Dartmouth College

Lead Sponsor

Trials
32
Recruited
14,500+

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Collaborator

Trials
2,513
Recruited
4,366,000+
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