A Virtual Home Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Among Youth With Type 1 Diabetes

Yale University2 sites in 1 country15 target enrollmentJanuary 4, 2022

ConditionsType 1 Diabetes

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Type 1 Diabetes
Sponsor: Yale University
Enrollment: 15
Locations: 2
Primary Endpoint: Adherence
Status: Completed
Last Updated: last year

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

A virtual group of teens with type 1 diabetes, led by young adults with type 1 diabetes, will play active videogames and discuss activity and health. This study will evaluate the program for feasibility and user satisfaction.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

January 4, 2022

End Date

August 5, 2022

Last Updated

last year

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Yale University

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Age of 14-19 years
•Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes or other absolute insulin deficiency diabetes for ≥6 months
•Inadequate moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels (defined as ≤3 days per week achieving ≥60min daily, which is ≤50% of the recommended 7 days per week)
•English literacy
•Own a continuous glucose monitor (Dexcom G4, G5, G6 \[San Diego, CA\], Abbott Freestyle Libre 2, 14-day \[Chicago, IL\], Medtronic Guardian 3, Enlite \[Dublin, Ireland\]) with enough supplies for 6 weeks (when available, we will provide these to those who do not own them, in which case they will be considered to meet this criteria).
•Access to television or computer with HDMI or USB port.
•Under regular care by a healthcare provider (defined as attending at least one appointment in the past year, plus access to verified 24hr phone number to reach the provider's team for insulin dose adjustments if assistance is needed)

Exclusion Criteria

•A condition or disability besides type 1 diabetes that would preclude participation in group moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (e.g., cerebral palsy, current pregnancy)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Adherence

Time Frame: 6 weeks

Number of group classes attended

Acceptability

Time Frame: 6 weeks

Score on a satisfaction survey that has been custom-designed for the components of this program. Scores range from 0 to 4. A higher score indicates greater satisfaction with the program.