Using home videos to help parents manage their children's fear of low blood sugar.
Official title: Home Video-Based Telemedicine to Reduce Hypoglycemia Fear in Parents of Young Children
Funded at Nemours Children's Clinic · NIH-10598510 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is designed for parents of young kids with type 1 diabetes who worry a lot about low blood sugar; it offers a friendly video program that teaches helpful strategies to manage those fears and support better blood sugar control for their children.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nemours Children's Clinic NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jacksonville, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2019 |
| Project end | March 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $546,251 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK118514-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-10598510 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are parents of young children (ages 0-11) diagnosed with type 1 diabetes who experience fear of hypoglycemia.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have children with type 1 diabetes or those whose children are older than 11 years may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on helping parents of young children with type 1 diabetes who experience significant fear of hypoglycemia. The project utilizes a video-based telemedicine program called REDCHiP, which combines cognitive behavioral therapy, diabetes education, and behavioral training over ten sessions. By participating, parents will learn strategies to manage their fears and improve their children's blood sugar control. The approach aims to reduce parental anxiety and enhance the overall quality of life for families dealing with diabetes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce fear and anxiety in parents, leading to better management of their children's diabetes and improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous pilot studies have shown preliminary success in using similar cognitive behavioral approaches to reduce parental fear and improve diabetes management.
Where this research is happening
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Nemours Children's Clinic
Jacksonville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patton, Susana R — Nemours Children's Clinic
- Study coordinator: Patton, Susana R
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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.