A program to help school-age children with diabetes and their families manage stress related to the condition.
Remedy to Diabetes Distress (R2D2): A Scalable Screen to Treat Program for School-Age Families
This study is testing a new program called Remedy to Diabetes Distress (R2D2) to help school-age kids with type 1 diabetes and their families manage the stress that comes with it, making it easier for everyone to take care of their health together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nemours Children's Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jacksonville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10896468 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a scalable program called Remedy to Diabetes Distress (R2D2) aimed at supporting school-age children with type 1 diabetes and their families. The program seeks to identify and address Diabetes Distress, which affects both children and their caregivers, through a practical screening and treatment approach. By involving parents in the management of diabetes, the research aims to improve children's self-care and ultimately their glycemic control. The study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of this program in clinical settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are school-age children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and their parents or caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have type 1 diabetes or are older than school age may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved emotional well-being and better diabetes management for children, reducing the risk of complications.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing emotional distress in chronic conditions can lead to improved health outcomes, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Jacksonville, United States
- Nemours Children's Clinic — Jacksonville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patton, Susana R — Nemours Children's Clinic
- Study coordinator: Patton, Susana R
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.