Comparing treatments to improve awareness of low blood sugar in adults with type 1 diabetes.
Utilizing an RCT Approach to Compare the Efficacy and Sustainability of Technological and Psycho-Educational Interventions to Improve Impaired Awareness of Hypoglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes.
This study is looking at how two different approaches can help adults with type 1 diabetes who have trouble noticing when their blood sugar is too low, and it aims to find out which method works best for different people over the next year or two.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Sheffield NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sheffield, United Kingdom) |
| Project ID | NIH-11077200 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different interventions can help adults with type 1 diabetes who have impaired awareness of hypoglycemia, a condition where individuals do not recognize when their blood sugar is dangerously low. The study will involve two randomized controlled trials that compare a hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system with blood glucose awareness training. Participants will be monitored over a period of 12 to 24 months to assess the effectiveness of these interventions in restoring their ability to sense low blood sugar levels. The goal is to identify which treatment works best for different individuals based on their specific clinical characteristics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older with type 1 diabetes who experience impaired awareness of hypoglycemia.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have type 1 diabetes or those who do not experience impaired awareness of hypoglycemia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the safety and quality of life for adults with type 1 diabetes by enhancing their awareness of hypoglycemia.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results with similar interventions aimed at improving hypoglycemia awareness in individuals with type 1 diabetes.
Where this research is happening
Sheffield, United Kingdom
- University of Sheffield — Sheffield, United Kingdom (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Heller, Simon Richard — University of Sheffield
- Study coordinator: Heller, Simon Richard
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.