Tele-diabetes remote monitoring for kids with type 1 diabetes
Official title: Feasibility and Effectiveness of Tele-diabetes Remote System on Glycemic Control and Quality of Life of Children and Youth With Type 1 Diabetes
Run by Sheba Medical Center · NCT07828106 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests a tele-diabetes remote system that uses WhatsApp alerts to help children and teens manage their type 1 diabetes at home.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Year to 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Sheba Medical Center Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Ramat Gan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 25, 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | May 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 18, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07828106 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes who use Dexcom CGM and a closed-loop insulin pump and have a smartphone capable of receiving WhatsApp messages.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals not using Dexcom CGM or a closed-loop insulin pump, or without access to WhatsApp-capable smartphones, may derive less or no benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The trial assesses whether a tele-diabetes remote monitoring system can improve glycemic control and quality of life for pediatric and adolescent patients with type 1 diabetes. Participants use a Dexcom CGM and a closed-loop insulin pump, with WhatsApp-based notifications guiding care. The study compares an intervention group receiving alerts to a control group to see effects on time in range, hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia, HbA1c, adherence, healthcare utilization, and costs. Outcomes include ER visits for DKA or severe hypoglycemia, hospitalizations, and overall medical costs. The study is conducted at Sheba Medical Center and evaluates feasibility and effectiveness of this mHealth approach in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the system could help children and youth achieve better glucose control and quality of life while reducing urgent health care needs.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies of mHealth and remote monitoring show potential benefits in diabetes management, but the use of WhatsApp-based alerts in this specific pediatric, Dexcom CGM, and closed-loop pump context is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must have a confirmed diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM). * Participants must use Dexcome Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) * Must have access to a smartphone capable of receiving WhatsApp messages. * Participants must use a closed-loop insulin pump system (also known as an artificial pancreas system) omnipod DIY or Tandem. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who are not using Dexcome Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and a closed-loop insulin pump system
Where it's running
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Sheba medical center
Ramat Gan, Israel Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Noah Gruber, MD
- Email: noah.gruber@sheba.health.gov.il
- Phone: +97235305015
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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.