Status:
COMPLETED
Pet Ownership and Glucose Control in Early Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes
Lead Sponsor:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Conditions:
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Adolescent Behavior
Eligibility:
All Genders
10-13 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study evaluates the short-term effects of incorporating the structured care of a pet fish into a diabetes self-care routine on glucose control in early adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
Detailed Description
Efficacy of treatment for Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is dependent on adherence to self-care behaviors and collaborative parental involvement. Adolescence is a vulnerable time for the deterioratio...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age 10-13 years
- diagnosis of T1DM
- duration of T1DM for at least one year
- fluency in English
- two recent consecutive HbA1c values 8.0 - 13%
Exclusion
- clinical or laboratory characteristics suggestive of type 2 diabetes mellitus
- involvement in foster care
- dual-home living situation
- severe psychiatric disorders
- developmental delay or cognitive impairment
- current participation in another study that may impact glycemic control
- regular usage of a continuous glucose monitor
- HbA1c \> 13% (because these individuals may need a more intensive intervention than this is intended to provide).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 31 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 25 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
15 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03761251
Start Date
October 31 2018
End Date
September 25 2019
Last Update
October 2 2019
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, United States, 75390