Family Intervention for Black Teens With Type 1 Diabetes

Launched by WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY · Feb 16, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new program called The 3Ms 2.0, designed to help Black teenagers with type 1 diabetes manage their condition better. The program aims to improve how these teens control their blood sugar levels and strengthen relationships within their families while also reducing stress for their primary caregivers. The study will compare this new approach, which includes videos and text messages delivered through their parents' smartphones, to a standard educational program.

To participate, teens must be between the ages of 10 and 14, have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for at least six months, and have a primary caregiver who is willing to join the study. Both the teen and caregiver should be Black and live within 30 miles of a recruitment site. Participants can expect to receive support and resources through the program to help manage diabetes together as a family. This study is currently recruiting participants, so if you meet the criteria and are interested, there may be an opportunity to get involved and make a positive change for your family.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age: 10 years, 0 months - 14 years, 11 months
• • Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes
• • Diagnosed for at least 6 months
• • Black
• • Primary caregiver willing to participate
• • Residence within 30 miles of a recruitment site
• • Caregiver ownership of an Internet-enabled device (cell phone, laptop or desktop computer, tablet, etc)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Mental health conditions that might compromise data integrity (e.g., developmental delay, schizophrenia, psychosis, current suicidality, homicidality)
• • Co-morbid medical condition resulting in atypical diabetes management (e.g., cystic fibrosis)
• • Inability to speak or read English
• • Child is in out-of-home placement