Online Peer Support Group for Type 1 Diabetes
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this observational study is to examine the impact of an online peer support group in Children's Mercy teens with Type 1 Diabetes.The main objectives are to examine the feasibility and acceptability of the Diabetes Link's online social platform Discord among youth with diabetes as it relates to peer support, diabetes management, and usability and to examine the efficacy/magnitude of the effect of the Discord group on treatment adherence among youth with diabetes.Participants will participate in an online peer support group for 3 months and provide their feedback while doing so.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for teens aged 17-19 with Type 1 Diabetes, specifically those in the 11th or 12th grade who can speak English and have access to a smartphone or laptop.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Online Peer Support Group
Participants engage in an online peer support group using Discord for diabetes management and support
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for feedback and adherence to diabetes management post-intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Lead Sponsor