Helping teenagers with type 1 diabetes manage their condition better
InvesT1D: Promoting Adolescent Investment in Diabetes Care
This study is looking for ways to help teenagers with type 1 diabetes take better care of themselves by using rewards to encourage good habits, and it aims to find out which types of rewards work best for improving their health and overall happiness.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Canton, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11043442 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the management of type 1 diabetes (T1D) among adolescents aged 12 to 20 by using financial incentives to encourage better self-care practices. The study aims to identify the most effective incentive structures that can enhance adherence to diabetes management goals, such as maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. By employing a mixed-methods approach, including a randomized controlled trial, the research will evaluate the impact of these incentives on various health outcomes, including time-in-range and overall quality of life for both adolescents and their caregivers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or do not have type 1 diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management in adolescents, reducing the risk of complications and enhancing their overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown that financial incentives can effectively improve adherence to diabetes management in adolescents, suggesting a promising avenue for further exploration.
Where this research is happening
Canton, UNITED STATES
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC. — Canton, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wright, Davene Renee — Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, INC.
- Study coordinator: Wright, Davene Renee
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.