A digital health app to help young adults manage type 1 diabetes
Thinking Outside the Clinic: A Digital Health Approach for Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
This study is all about helping young adults with type 1 diabetes manage their health better using a friendly app called SweetGoals, which gives personalized tips and support while also offering rewards for sticking with their goals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Dartmouth College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hanover, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10794229 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) improve their daily management of the condition through a digital health app called SweetGoals. Participants will use the app to upload data from their diabetes devices, which will then provide personalized feedback and set self-management goals. The study also includes incentives for adherence and web-based health coaching to address individual challenges in managing diabetes. This approach aims to empower young adults to take control of their health outside of traditional clinical settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 18-30 who are living with type 1 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have type 1 diabetes or are outside the age range of 18-30 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved glycemic control and better self-management skills for young adults with type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown significant success with similar digital health interventions for adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
Where this research is happening
Hanover, United States
- Dartmouth College — Hanover, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Catherine Stanger, Catherine Stanger Catherine Stanger — Dartmouth College
- Study coordinator: Catherine Stanger, Catherine Stanger Catherine Stanger
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.