Improving behavioral interventions for children with Type 1 diabetes
Uptake of Evidence-Based Behavioral Intervention for Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes
This study is looking at how to make a helpful family therapy program for kids with Type 1 diabetes easier to access, especially for families from different backgrounds or with lower incomes, so that more children can get the support they need to manage their diabetes better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Wilmington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10823228 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the uptake of a family-based behavioral intervention called Behavioral Family Systems Therapy for Diabetes (BFST-D) to help children with Type 1 diabetes manage their condition more effectively. The study aims to understand the barriers to accessing this intervention, especially among youth from ethnic minority and lower-income backgrounds, and develop strategies to integrate it into standard care. By conducting interviews with stakeholders, the research will create a toolkit to promote the use of a brief version of BFST-D, which has shown promise in improving glycemic control. The ultimate goal is to improve health outcomes for children with Type 1 diabetes who struggle with treatment adherence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children and adolescents diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, particularly those from ethnic minority and lower-income backgrounds.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Type 1 diabetes or those who are not part of the targeted demographic may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better health management and improved glycemic control for children with Type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that family-based behavioral interventions can be effective in managing Type 1 diabetes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Wilmington, United States
- Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware — Wilmington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Price, Julia Elizabeth Winterrowd — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
- Study coordinator: Price, Julia Elizabeth Winterrowd
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.