At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordStandardized by ClinicalIndex from the ClinicalTrials.gov record · verify against the source.
Intensive Care Program for Youth With Diabetes
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Care Ambassador Intervention and Psychoeducational Intervention for Type 1 Diabetes. Completed, enrolled 154 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of a family-focused, office-based intervention to improve medical and behavioral outcomes for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Care Ambassador provides additional monthly outreach (by phone or e-mail) to families between clinic visits.
A psychoeducational intervention module is reviewed with the family by the Care Ambassador at each clinic visit. The intervention focuses on incorporating intensive therapy into the daily routine of the child through positive family support for blood glucose monitoring and healthy eating. The intervention modules review positive family communication, realistic expectations, ways to avoid perfectionism and maintain family involvement, prevention of hypoglycemia, avoidance of diabetes-specific family conflict, and approaches to reducing "diabetes burnout".