Education program to improve blood sugar control in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes
Official title: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Structured Educational Program on Glycemic Control in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Dasman Diabetes Institute · NCT06984133 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing an educational program to help Arab adolescents with Type 1 diabetes learn how to better manage their blood sugar levels.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11 Years to 14 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 128 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Dasman Diabetes Institute Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kuwait City, Sharq) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 18, 2025 |
| Main results expected | May 18, 2028 |
| Study ends | May 18, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | May 22, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06984133 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are Arab adolescents aged 11 to 14 years who have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes for at least six months and are using a continuous glucose monitor.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with learning disabilities or psychological issues, or those who have attended diabetes education programs in the past six months may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to assess the effectiveness of a structured educational program designed to improve glycemic control in Arab adolescents aged 11 to 14 years with Type 1 diabetes. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which will receive the educational program, or a control group that will continue with standard care. The study will involve various assessments, including demographic data collection, HbA1c level measurement, and questionnaires on quality of life and diabetes management knowledge. The goal is to enhance participants' understanding of carbohydrate counting and insulin dosing to better manage their condition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve blood glucose control and quality of life for adolescents with Type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with structured education programs for diabetes management, indicating that this approach is promising.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Arab adolescents * Males and females aged 11 to 14 years. * Have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for at least 6 months. * Wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). * Individuals and their parents must be able to join the entire duration of the study. * Individuals and their parents must voluntarily provide consent and assent. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of learning disabilities or any known psychological issues. * Attendance at any diabetes education or carbohydrate counting programs within the six months preceding the study.
Where it's running
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Dasman Diabetes Institute
Kuwait City, Sharq, Kuwait Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Badreya Al-Lahou, PhD
- Email: badreya.allahou@dasmaninstitute.org
- Phone: +965 22242999
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.