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Achieving Health in Emerging Adults With Diabetes (AHEAD) Program: A Clinical Trial Designed to Understand if Participation in a Clinical Program Developed Specifically to Support Emerging Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Leads to Improved Diabetes Outcomes.

Achieving Health in Emerging Adults With Diabetes (AHEAD) Study

Sponsor

University of British Columbia

Enrollment

306 participants

Start Date

Dec 15, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Diabetes

Summary

The goal of this study is to determine whether the Achieving Health in Emerging Adults with Diabetes (AHEAD) Program helps emerging adults with type 1 diabetes improve their blood glucose management during the transition from pediatric to adult care. Participants will be randomized to receive Usual Care or the AHEAD Program, which provides tailored support to emerging adults to build autonomy and competence to facilitate independent diabetes management. Researchers will compare changes in glycemia and participant-reported outcomes between groups.

Eligibility

Min Age: 16 YearsMax Age: 19 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests a new care model called AHEAD (Achieving Health in Emerging Adults With Diabetes) that provides specialized diabetes support for teenagers transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare, to improve their blood sugar control and self-management skills. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 16 and 19 years old - You have had type 1 diabetes for at least 12 months - Your recent HbA1c (average blood sugar level) is 7.0% or higher - You receive diabetes care at a Seattle Children's Hospital Diabetes Clinic in Bellevue, Everett, Federal Way, or Seattle - You are able to complete written surveys and will remain in Washington State for the next 2 years **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have already attended an AHEAD clinic visit - Your most recent diabetes visit was with an AHEAD provider Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALAHEAD Program

Participants will complete self-assessments around health care transition readiness and mental health prior to an AHEAD clinic visit. Emerging adults will then received tailored clinical support based on their self-assessments and work to build their autonomy and competence to manage their diabetes and health care independently with the support of their AHEAD providers.

Locations(1)

Seattle Children's

Seattle, Washington, United States

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