Social Media Intervention for Type 1 Diabetes
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility of a social media intervention to support diabetes management in adolescents with type 1 diabetes.Adolescent participants will be randomized to receive diabetes education and peer support over Instagram or to usual outpatient diabetes care. Researchers will assess whether the social media intervention is feasible. In addition, the study team will also explore and compare changes in glucose levels and person-reported outcomes between the two groups.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Faisal S Malik, MD, MSHS
Principal Investigator
Seattle Children's Hospital
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for English-speaking adolescents with type 1 diabetes who have had it for at least a year, an HbA1c level over 7.0%, and use a Dexcom CGM device. They must be able to use Instagram and complete surveys but can't join if they're pregnant, wards of the state, or have severe health conditions that affect daily life.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive diabetes education and peer support over Instagram in addition to usual care
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in glucose levels and person-reported outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Social Media
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Seattle Children's Hospital
Lead Sponsor