Helping young adults with diabetes manage their health better.
Improving Diabetes Health in Emerging Adulthood Through an Autonomy Supportive Intervention.
This study is all about helping young people aged 16-25 with diabetes take charge of their health by using friendly tools and support to make managing their condition easier and more effective.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wayne State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10551262 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving diabetes management for older adolescents and emerging adults aged 16-25 through a supportive behavioral intervention. The approach is based on self-determination theory, which emphasizes the importance of autonomy in managing diabetes. The intervention includes tools like a question prompt list to encourage patients to engage actively with their healthcare providers and enhance their self-management skills. By fostering a sense of competence and supportive relationships, the goal is to improve metabolic control and reduce complications associated with diabetes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults aged 16-25 who are managing Type 1 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 16-25 or those not managing Type 1 diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diabetes management and improved health outcomes for young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that autonomy-supportive interventions can be effective in improving health outcomes in chronic disease management.
Where this research is happening
Detroit, United States
- Wayne State University — Detroit, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carcone, April Marie Idalski — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Carcone, April Marie Idalski
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.