RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06171412

Glu-COACH: a Peer-mentoring Intervention to Reduce Disparities in Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Use

Sponsor

Yale University

Enrollment

38 participants

Start Date

May 21, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Type 1 Diabetes

Summary

This is a study to develop and evaluate a peer mentoring intervention for Black and Latinx adolescents with type 1 diabetes to increase the initiation and maintenance of a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device. This device is a standard of care to improve diabetes management related to diet, exercise, and insulin. Use of CGM has been shown to improve health outcomes, but is not used by adolescents of color. Peer mentors may help improve usage.

Eligibility

Min Age: 13 YearsMax Age: 21 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing a peer mentoring program (Glu-COACH) where experienced users of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) help Black and Latinx individuals with type 1 diabetes increase their consistent use of CGM devices. CGMs are small sensors worn on the body that continuously track blood sugar levels. **You may be eligible if...** - You have type 1 diabetes - You identify as Black and/or Latinx - You communicate in English (spoken and written) - You have a personal cell phone or tablet for video calls - You have been using a CGM less than 50% of the time over the last 3 months **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have had a severe skin reaction to CGM sensors or adhesive - You are currently using a CGM consistently - You are pregnant or planning to become pregnant - You have medical or mental health conditions that would interfere with the study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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