Strengths-based program to boost resilience and self-management in youths with Type 1 diabetes
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-11345111 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A youth-focused program uses strengths-based strategies to help children and teens with Type 1 diabetes manage their care better and stay on track during early adolescence.
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 | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $835,354 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK131350-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11345111 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Children aged 8-12 with Type 1 diabetes and elevated HbA1c who are transitioning toward adolescence.
✕Less likely to help
Youth without Type 1 diabetes or those with well-controlled HbA1c may not directly benefit from this specific behavioral intervention.
What this research studies
This project tests a multi-modal, strengths-based approach for youth aged 8-12 with Type 1 diabetes who have higher than desired HbA1c. Over six months, it involves diabetes care providers using youth and parent reports of strengths and self-management to guide tailored discussions and actions. The goal is to prevent the typical drop in adherence and glycemic control that can occur as kids transition toward adolescence, while supporting better quality of life. The study builds on prevention science and social-ecological theory to address multiple systems around the child, including family and healthcare teams. Results could inform scalable ways to foster diabetes resilience in early adolescence.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve HbA1c, adherence, and quality of life for youths with T1D during a vulnerable developmental window.
How similar studies have gone: Early behavioral interventions show promise, but this study tests a novel, strengths-based, multi-system approach in a younger age group.
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.