What factors help or stop teens with Type 1 diabetes from being physically active in Istanbul
Examining Multilevel Factors Affecting Participation in Physical Activity Among Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Using the Socio-Ecological Model
This observational project will see how individual, family, school, community, and policy-level factors relate to physical activity, social participation, and diabetes management in adolescents (9–18 years) with Type 1 diabetes who attend school in Istanbul.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 55 (estimated) |
| Ages | 9 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Biruni University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Zeytinburnu) |
| Trial ID | NCT07568028 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Participants with Type 1 diabetes who meet inclusion criteria will complete standardized questionnaires about their physical activity, social participation, diabetes self-management, and relevant individual and environmental influences framed by the Socio-Ecological Model. Data collection focuses on multilevel domains: individual, interpersonal, institutional (school), community, and policy factors, together with reported glucose biomarkers and recent HbA1c. The study is observational and based at Biruni University in Zeytinburnu, recruiting school-attending adolescents using at least one glucose monitoring device and with HbA1c ≥ 8% within the past year. Analyses will identify modifiable barriers and facilitators associated with higher or lower levels of physical activity and related outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are school-attending adolescents aged 9–18 in Istanbul with a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes for at least one year, recent HbA1c ≥ 8%, reported glucose monitoring data, cognitive ability to complete questionnaires, and willingness to provide consent.
Not a fit: Patients unlikely to benefit include those outside the Istanbul school-attending population, with HbA1c < 8% or missing HbA1c data, with significant neurological/motor/cognitive disorders or systemic comorbidities, or those unable to complete questionnaires.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could point to modifiable barriers and supports that help increase physical activity and improve diabetes management for adolescents with Type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research indicates that multilevel factors influence physical activity in youth with Type 1 diabetes, but comprehensive SEM-centered, school-based data from Istanbul are limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at least 1 year prior to enrollment, * Aged between 9 and 18 years, * Currently attending school in Istanbul, * Willing to participate in the study (with voluntary consent), * HbA1c value ≥ 8% within the past year, * Reported glucose metabolism biomarkers, * Sufficient cognitive ability to understand and complete the questionnaires, * Under regular medical follow-up and using at least one glucose monitoring device. Exclusion Criteria: * Lack of parental consent, * Presence of additional neurological, motor, or cognitive disorders, * Inadequate mental status or diagnosis of moderate to severe intellectual disability, * Presence of systemic comorbid diseases, * Failure to report HbA1c data.
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Zeytinburnu
- Biruni University — Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Buket Akinci, Professor
- Email: barbuket@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905056415692
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.