Improving diabetes care for children through school partnerships
Official title: School-Partnered Collaborative Care (SPACE) for Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11097222 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making life easier for kids with type 1 diabetes by bringing together schools and healthcare providers to work as a team, so they can get the best support and care while they're at school.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $187,982 |
| NIH project number | 5K23DK135800-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11097222 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are older than 11 years or do not have type 1 diabetes may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the management of pediatric type 1 diabetes by creating a collaborative care model that involves schools and community organizations. It focuses on improving the partnership between school nurses and healthcare providers to ensure better support for children with diabetes during their school hours. By leveraging the school environment, where children spend a significant amount of time, the project seeks to provide consistent care and improve glycemic control outcomes. The approach includes piloting interventions that facilitate communication and collaboration among caregivers, healthcare providers, and school staff.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved glycemic control and overall health outcomes for children with type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that school-centered interventions can enhance diabetes management, indicating potential success for this collaborative approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: March, Christine — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: March, Christine
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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.