Transdisciplinary Care for Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
- Conditions
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Transdisciplinary Care for Transition
- Registration Number
- NCT06172166
- Lead Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
- Brief Summary
The incidence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) is increasing globally with the most substantial increases occurring in the youngest age groups. A growing number of youths with T1D must therefore transition their healthcare from pediatric to adult T1D care settings as they approach young adulthood. This healthcare transition introduces many challenges because it coincides with a developmental period that is fraught with social, financial, residential, school/work and other changes/demands. Thus, it is not surprising that young adults (YA) with T1D are at risk for suboptimal glycemic levels, the development of diabetes-related complications, and psychosocial issues such as depression, anxiety, and disordered eating. Yet, few evidence-based interventions to assist YA with T1D with this complex healthcare transition exist.
In this study, we are testing the feasibility, acceptability, and initial efficacy of a novel transdisciplinary model of care (Transdisciplinary Care for Transition; TCT) in which a diabetes nurse educator, psychologist, and transition navigator (case manager) co-deliver transitional care. TCT addresses the psychological and systems barriers to transition and aims to improve outcomes via better assessment of YA needs and resources, better cross-discipline and YA-provider communication, and better collaboration with YA to resolve problems that cross pediatric and adult healthcare settings.
We will recruit 80 YA with T1D during their final visit in pediatric T1D specialty care to participate in a pilot randomized controlled trial during which we will randomize YA to a standard care control group (SCC) or to receive three TCT visits during the 6 months post discharge from pediatric T1D care. In SCC, participants will transition to adult T1D care as usual per their clinic's standard transition procedures.
All study procedures can be completed remotely. This includes enrollment, study evaluations, and TCT visits for those randomized to TCT. Thus, we are recruiting individuals from across the United States.
Aim 1: Examine the feasibility, acceptability, and fidelity of TCT in YA with T1D.
Aim 2: Examine the preliminary efficacy of TCT versus SCC on YA HbA1c, transition readiness and success, and continuity of care and explore for an effect on diabetes distress and acute care utilization.
- Detailed Description
All study procedures can be completed remotely. This includes enrollment, study evaluations, and TCT visits for those randomized to TCT. Thus, we are recruiting individuals from across the United States.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 80
- Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for at least 6 months
- Approaching their last visit with their pediatric type 1 diabetes healthcare provider. They will have their final visit with their pediatric T1D provider within about a month of enrollment in the study.
- English fluency
- Another systemic chronic medical illness except celiac disease, autoimmune thyroiditis, microalbuminuria, hypertension, or well-managed asthma
- Developmental disability limiting independent living
We are recruiting eligible individuals through Nemours and remotely.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Transdisciplinary Care for Transition Transdisciplinary Care for Transition -
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Time to First Adult Care Visit 6-months, 12-months Self-report and medical record review of the time between the last pediatric T1D care visit and the first adult T1D care visit
Glycemic level Baseline, 6-months, 12-months HbA1c via mailed dried blood spot (DBS) kits
Transition readiness Baseline, 6-months, 12-months Readiness Assessment of Emerging Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosed in Youth (READDY): self-report of confidence of T1D health knowledge and skills needed for transition.
Continuity of care 6-months, 12-months Self-report and medical record review of the number of visits in adult T1D care since last study visit
Transition outcomes 6-months, 12-months Healthcare Transition Outcomes Inventory (HCTOI): self-report of perceived level of success on multiple dimensions of healthcare transition outcomes
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Diabetic Ketoacidosis 6-months, 12-months Self-report and medical record review of the number of episodes of DKA since last study visit.
Diabetes distress Baseline, 6-months, 12-months Diabetes Distress Scale for Adults with T1D (T1-DDS): self-report of emotional distress associated with the ongoing worries, burdens, and concerns of living with T1D
Acute care utilization 6-months, 12-months Self-report and medical record review of the number of T1D-related emergency department visits, urgent care visits, and hospital admissions (and reason why) since last study visit
Level 3 (Severe) Hypoglycemia 6-months, 12-months Self-report and medical record review of the number of severe hypoglycemic events characterized by altered mental status and/or physical status requiring assistance since last study visit
Trial Locations
- Locations (2)
Nemours Children's Health, Delaware
🇺🇸Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Nemours Children's Health, Florida
🇺🇸Orlando, Florida, United States