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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 5 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 82 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of California, Davis Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sacramento, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 15, 2022 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | July 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | March 27, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04428658 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
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University of California-Davis
Sacramento, California, United States Recruiting
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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.