Improving diabetes device use through education and mentorship for Latinx adolescents

Optimizing Diabetes Technology Use for Latinx Youth Through DREAM (Device Use Reimagined Through Education And Mentorship) Virtual Peer Groups [Study-wide] - DREAM Intervention

Not applicable Interventional University of California, San Francisco · NCT06546930

This study is testing a virtual support program to help Latinx teens with Type 1 diabetes use diabetes technology better and feel more confident in managing their condition.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment120 (estimated)
Ages13 Years to 17 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of California, San Francisco Academic / other
Locations3 sites (Davis, California and 2 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06546930 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This project aims to enhance the use of diabetes technology among Latinx adolescents with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) through a virtual peer group intervention called DREAM. The intervention was developed based on feedback from stakeholders, including youth, families, and healthcare providers, to address barriers to technology use. The study will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of this intervention, as well as its impact on clinical and person-centered outcomes. By fostering connections and providing education, the program seeks to empower participants in managing their diabetes effectively.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Latinx adolescents aged 13-17 with Type 1 diabetes who are receiving care at specific participating medical centers.

Not a fit: Patients with medical, developmental, or psychiatric conditions that hinder peer group participation may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve diabetes management and health outcomes for Latinx adolescents with T1D.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using peer support and education to improve health outcomes in diabetes management, indicating a promising approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adolescents 13-17 years old and their caregivers
* Adolescent must have T1D of any duration, and be receiving diabetes care at UCSF, CHLA or UC Davis
* Self-identify as Latina/o/x or other variations such as Hispanic
* Preferred language of English or Spanish

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants who have a medical, developmental, or psychiatric condition that would make peer group participation difficult
* Adolescents who are planning to transfer care to a different medical center within the next year, which would prevent assessment of longitudinal outcomes

Where this trial is running

Davis, California and 2 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1T1DDiabetesDiabetes MellitusType 1
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.