Improving self-management of celiac disease in teenagers
Official title: A behavioral intervention to optimize self-management of celiac disease in adolescents
Funded at Children's Research Institute · NIH-10918335 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is designed to help teenagers with celiac disease learn how to manage their condition better by providing them and their parents with helpful information and support through online tools and text messages.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | September 27, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $142,899 |
| NIH project number | 5K23DK129826-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10918335 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents diagnosed with celiac disease and their parents or guardians.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have celiac disease or those who are not adolescents may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping adolescents with celiac disease better manage their condition through a structured program that combines education and behavioral techniques. It aims to enhance their knowledge about celiac disease and the importance of a gluten-free diet, while also teaching coping skills to deal with the challenges of dietary restrictions. The intervention will utilize telehealth and text messaging to make support more accessible for teens and their families. By involving both the adolescents and their parents, the program seeks to create a supportive environment for effective self-management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved adherence to gluten-free diets among adolescents with celiac disease, enhancing their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that behavioral interventions and technology-based support can effectively improve self-management in chronic conditions, suggesting a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Research Institute
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Coburn, Shayna Skelley — Children's Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Coburn, Shayna Skelley
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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.