A mobile app to help Latino adolescents manage Type 1 Diabetes
MiDiario: Mobile Intervention for Diabetes via Reflection and Introspection in My Own Words
['FUNDING_SBIR_1'] · KAIROS RESEARCH LLC · NIH-10698632
This study is creating a friendly mobile app just for Latino teens with Type 1 Diabetes to help them manage their condition better and feel more confident in making their own health choices.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_SBIR_1'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | KAIROS RESEARCH LLC (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DAYTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10698632 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research develops a mobile application designed specifically for Latino adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) to improve their management of the condition. It addresses the unique challenges faced by this population, including cultural barriers and the need for autonomy in decision-making. The app incorporates behavioral science techniques, such as counterfactual thinking, to enhance self-efficacy and promote healthier behaviors. By providing culturally sensitive education and support, the app aims to empower adolescents in their diabetes management.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Latino adolescents aged 21 and under 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 21 years and younger may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and health outcomes for Latino adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with culturally sensitive approaches to diabetes care, indicating potential for this novel application.
Where this research is happening
DAYTON, UNITED STATES
- KAIROS RESEARCH LLC — DAYTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SUMMERVILLE, AMY — KAIROS RESEARCH LLC
- Study coordinator: SUMMERVILLE, AMY
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.
Conditions: Diabetes Mellitus, diabetes, Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, Brittle Diabetes Mellitus, Juvenile-Onset Diabetes Mellitus