Helping young people with Type 1 diabetes manage their condition better
Official title: Strengths-Based Multi-Level Behavioral Intervention to Promote Resilience and Self-Management in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes
Funded at Baylor College of Medicine · NIH-10843850 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping kids aged 8-12 with Type 1 diabetes learn to manage their condition better by focusing on their strengths and building their confidence, so they can feel healthier and happier as they grow up.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | July 20, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $729,666 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK131350-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10843850 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are youth aged 8-12 with Type 1 diabetes and elevated HbA1c levels.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 8-12 or those without Type 1 diabetes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the management of Type 1 diabetes in youth aged 8-12 by promoting resilience and self-management skills. It employs a strengths-based multi-level behavioral intervention that involves discussions between diabetes care providers, youth, and their parents about the child's strengths and self-management behaviors. The goal is to help these young patients maintain better glycemic control and improve their quality of life during a critical developmental period. The intervention lasts for six months and aims to create a supportive environment for youth transitioning into adolescence.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved self-management and health outcomes for young people with Type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown promise in using strengths-based approaches for chronic disease management, indicating potential for success in this novel intervention.
Where this research is happening
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hilliard, Marisa Ellen — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Hilliard, Marisa Ellen
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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.