A program to help school-age children with diabetes and their families manage stress related to the condition.
Official title: Remedy to Diabetes Distress (R2D2): A Scalable Screen to Treat Program for School-Age Families
Funded at Nemours Children's Clinic · NIH-10896468 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | September 5, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $619,440 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK127493-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10896468 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are school-age children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and their parents or caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have type 1 diabetes or are older than school age may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Nemours Children's Clinic
Jacksonville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patton, Susana R — Nemours Children's Clinic
- Study coordinator: Patton, Susana R
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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.