Improving the use of diabetes devices for young adults with type 1 diabetes
Official title: Development of an intervention to target diabetes device use through an identity framework: ACCPTech (Adapt and Commit to CGM and Pump Technology)
Funded at Joslin Diabetes Center · NIH-11059947 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping young adults with type 1 diabetes feel more comfortable using tools like glucose monitors and insulin pumps, by understanding how their personal feelings and social views affect their use of these devices, and creating a supportive program that meets their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Joslin Diabetes Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $188,784 |
| NIH project number | 5K23DK137024-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11059947 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 18-30 with type 1 diabetes who are currently using or considering using diabetes management devices.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have type 1 diabetes or those who are outside the age range of 18-30 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the use of diabetes management technologies, such as continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps, among young adults with type 1 diabetes. It aims to understand how personal identity and social perceptions influence the acceptance and sustained use of these devices. By applying a framework that addresses stigma and personal adjustment, the study will develop and evaluate an intervention designed to encourage young adults to adopt and consistently use diabetes technologies. The approach includes gathering insights from young adults to tailor the intervention to their specific needs and concerns.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased adoption and effective use of diabetes management technologies, improving health outcomes for young adults with type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing identity and social perceptions can improve technology adoption in chronic disease management, suggesting a promising avenue for this intervention.
Where this research is happening
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Joslin Diabetes Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Commissariat, Persis — Joslin Diabetes Center
- Study coordinator: Commissariat, Persis
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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.