Think-Find-Solve activities for insulin self-management in children with type 1 diabetes
Official title: The Effect of Think-Find-Solve Activities on Insulin Self-Management in Children With Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Marmara University · NCT07670572 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A behavior-change activity book is tested with children aged 8–12 with type 1 diabetes and their parents to see if it improves daily insulin self-management.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 8 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Marmara University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 5, 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 15, 2027 |
| Study ends | June 15, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07670572 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children 8–12 years old with type 1 diabetes, Turkish-speaking and literate, regularly attending follow-ups, and whose parent or guardian is willing to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Children who do not regularly attend follow-ups, do not meet literacy criteria, or whose caregivers are unwilling to participate may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This cluster-randomized trial will compare an insulin self-management activity book plus routine education against routine education alone in two Istanbul hospitals. Participants are children aged 8–12 with type 1 diabetes and their parents, with assessments at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months. One hospital will implement the intervention while the other serves as control, with an initial pilot phase to refine procedures. The study targets improving adherence to insulin therapy and self-management behaviors through an engaging, parent-involved educational tool. Ethical approval and institutional permissions are prerequisites before initiation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the activity book could improve insulin self-management and reduce risks associated with improper insulin use in children with type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous similar behavioral-education tools have shown promise in supporting self-management but this cluster-randomized design and pediatric focus are relatively novel for insulin self-management education in this setting.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * For the child: Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes Aged between 8 and 12 years Able to read and write Able to understand and speak Turkish Diagnosed with diabetes for at least one year Regularly attending routine three-month outpatient clinic follow-ups Having no other diseases or medical conditions aside from diabetes The child agrees to participate in the study -For the Parent: Being the mother or father of the child with Type 1 diabetes Being the primary caregiver responsible for the child Able to read and write Agrees to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: The child uses an insulin pump \-
Where it's running
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Marmara University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Fatma Toksöz Güneş, MsC, PhD Candidate
- Email: f.toksoz1996@gmail.com
- Phone: +905055232738
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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.