Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 5 to 18

Improving diabetes control in kids using telehealth

Official title: Randomized Trial of Supplemental Synchronous and Asynchronous Telehealth to Improve Glycemic Control for Pediatric Patients With Type 1 Diabetes

Run by University of California, Davis · NCT04428658 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if using video calls and remote monitoring can help kids with type 1 diabetes manage their blood sugar better than just regular check-ups.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages5 Years to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment82 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of California, Davis
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Sacramento, California)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 15, 2022
Main results expectedJuly 1, 2025
Study endsJuly 1, 2025
Registry record updatedMarch 27, 2025
Trial IDNCT04428658 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are children aged 5-18 years with type 1 diabetes and suboptimal glycemic control.

Probably not a fit

Patients living outside California will not benefit due to licensing restrictions on telehealth services.

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 tests whether supplemental synchronous video visits and asynchronous remote monitoring can improve glycemic control in pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes over six months. The study compares health outcomes and patient-centered outcomes among two intervention groups and a control group receiving standard care. Participants will be recruited from the University of California, Davis Pediatric Diabetes Clinic, either during in-person visits or via phone for those receiving telehealth. Eligible patients are aged 5-18 years with suboptimal glycemic control and must have access to the internet and compatible devices.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to better glycemic control and improved health outcomes for children with type 1 diabetes.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with telehealth interventions for diabetes management, indicating potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. age 5-18 years
2. diagnosis of type 1 diabetes with a duration of \>12 months
3. suboptimal glycemic control at time of enrollment, defined as a hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level \> 8% (64 mmol/mol) or a 14-day glucose management index (GMI) of \>8% from continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data or 14-day average blood glucose of \>200 mg/dl in the preceding month
4. intention to receive diabetes care at the UCD Pediatric Diabetes Clinic during the following year
5. access to the internet via a device with video and audio capability
6. ability to connect the patient's home blood glucose meter or CGM device - as well as insulin pump, if applicable - to an internet-capable device via Bluetooth or physical cable.

Exclusion Criteria:

-Patients whose home addresses are not in California (due to current physician licensing restrictions for telehealth services)

Where it's running

  • University of California-Davis
    Sacramento, California, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.