Understanding how mood and social factors affect blood sugar levels in adults with type 1 diabetes
Time-varying psychosocial influences of blood glucose among adults with type 1 diabetes
This study is looking at how your daily feelings, stress, and social interactions affect your blood sugar levels if you have type 1 diabetes, and you'll be using a monitor and quick surveys to help us find ways to make managing diabetes easier and less stressful for you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Carnegie-Mellon University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11159364 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how daily changes in mood, stress, and social interactions influence blood glucose levels in adults with type 1 diabetes. Participants will use continuous glucose monitors to track their blood sugar and complete six brief surveys each day for two weeks, providing real-time data on their emotional and social experiences. By combining this information, the study aims to identify patterns that could help improve diabetes management and reduce the psychological burden of the disease.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have type 1 diabetes or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more personalized and effective strategies for managing blood glucose levels in individuals with type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using real-time data to improve diabetes management, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- Carnegie-Mellon University — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Horner, Fiona — Carnegie-Mellon University
- Study coordinator: Horner, Fiona
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.