RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07154251

Utilizing Community Health Workers as Diabetes Technology Coaches for Children With Type 1 Diabetes Using Automated Insulin Delivery

Utilizing a Community Health Worker in the Role of a Diabetes Technology Coach for Black Children Using Automated Insulin Delivery and Not Meeting Glycemic Targets (CHWs AID Youth)


Sponsor

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Enrollment

16 participants

Start Date

Nov 6, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study uses community health workers (CHW) as diabetes technology coaches for African American children using automated insulin delivery systems but have an HbA1c of 8% or higher. Families will meet with the CHW monthly x 6 months with additional visits as needed. All participants and parents/guardians will fill out questionnaires at the beginning and end of the 6 month intervention in addition to an interview at 6 months. This will be followed by 6 months with no extra help from the CHW, but we will continue to follow CGM and pump download data.


Eligibility

Min Age: 5 YearsMax Age: 17 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether community health workers can help non-Hispanic Black children with type 1 diabetes and their families make better use of automated insulin delivery (AID) technology — devices that automatically adjust insulin levels. The goal is to reduce barriers and improve diabetes management in this underserved community. **You may be eligible if...** - Your child identifies as non-Hispanic Black - Your child has type 1 diabetes requiring insulin - Your child is currently using or has recently used (within 3 months) an automated insulin delivery system (continuous glucose monitor + insulin pump) - Your child receives care at UH Cleveland Medical Center - Your child has NOT previously worked with a community health worker for diabetes technology support **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your child has type 2 or monogenic diabetes - Your child has already completed high school - At least one parent or guardian is unwilling to participate - Guardians do not speak English - Your family has involvement with child and family services Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERCommunity Health Worker

Community Health Worker will meet with families monthly (and more often as needed) in the role of a diabetes technology coach


Locations(1)

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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