Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 8 to 12

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 typeInterventional
Ages8 Years to 12 Years
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorMarmara University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Istanbul)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 5, 2026
Main results expectedApril 15, 2027
Study endsJune 15, 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 8, 2026
Trial IDNCT07670572 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

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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

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Where it's running

  • Marmara University
    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
    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.