Type 1 Diabetes study: Community Health Worker
Official title Utilizing Community Health Workers as Diabetes Technology Coaches for Children With Type 1 Diabetes Using Automated Insulin Delivery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07154251
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether community health workers can help African American children with type 1 diabetes using automated insulin delivery improve their blood sugar control.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are an African American child with type 1 diabetes, use an automated insulin delivery system, and have an HbA1c of 8% or higher.
- What's involved
- You will meet a community health worker each month for six months. You and your parents will fill out questionnaires at the start and end, and do an interview at six months.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 12 months, with monthly visits for the first six months and data collection afterward.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 5 to 17
You may be able to join if
- Self-reported as non-Hispanic Black
- Clinical diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, requiring treatment with insulin at the time of consent
- Currently using, or have used within the past 3 months, an automated insulin delivery system (consisting of a continuous glucose monitor and an...
- Clinical care provided at UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Has not previously worked with a community health worker for help with diabetes technology
You likely can't join if
- Clinical diagnosis of Type 2 or monogenic diabetes
- Completed high school
- At least 1 parent/guardian or family support person not willing to participate
- Non-English speaking guardians
- Has not used automated insulin delivery within the past 3 months
- Has previously worked with a CHW for help with diabetes technology
See the full eligibility criteria
- Self-reported as non-Hispanic Black
- Clinical diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, requiring treatment with insulin at the time of consent
- Currently using, or have used within the past 3 months, an automated insulin delivery system (consisting of a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump as well as an automated insulin delivery algorithm)
- Clinical care provided at UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Has not previously worked with a community health worker for help with diabetes technology
- Clinical diagnosis of Type 2 or monogenic diabetes
- Completed high school
- At least 1 parent/guardian or family support person not willing to participate
- Non-English speaking guardians
- Has not used automated insulin delivery within the past 3 months
- Has previously worked with a CHW for help with diabetes technology
- Custody of children and family services
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 5 years to 17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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