Peer Mentoring for Black and Latinx Teens with Type 1 Diabetes
Glu-COACH: a Peer-mentoring Intervention to Reduce Disparities in Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Use
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Type 1 Diabetes
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 13 – 21
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 38 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Yale University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for Black and Latinx adolescents with type 1 diabetes who want to learn how to use a device called continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Participants will join mentoring sessions to get support and improve their use of this device.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
- I identify as Black and/or Latinx.
- I can understand and communicate in written and spoken English.
- I have access to a personal cellphone or tablet.
- I have used CGM less than 50% of the time in the last 3 months.
You may not be able to join if
- I have had a severe skin reaction to CGM sensor or adhesive.
- I currently use a CGM.
- I am currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- I cannot understand or communicate in spoken/written English.
- I have other medical or mental health conditions that would interfere with the study.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This is a study to develop and evaluate a peer mentoring intervention for Black and Latinx adolescents with type 1 diabetes to increase the initiation and maintenance of a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device. This device is a standard of care to improve diabetes management related to diet, exercise, and insulin. Use of CGM has been shown to improve health outcomes, but is not used by adoles…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, as determined clinically by the presence of ketosis or ketoacidosis at presentation and/or the presence of at least one diabetes-related auto-antibody
* Self-identification as Black and/or Latinx.
* Ability of participant to comprehend and communi…
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