Mobile Family Support Program to Improve Health in Black Youth with Type 1 Diabetes Randomized Trial Comparing The 3Ms 2.0 Intervention to Educational Support

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of The 3Ms 2.0, a mobile health mHealth family intervention, compared to an educational control for improving blood sugar control and family relationships related to diabetes among Black adolescents aged 10 to 14 years with type 1 diabetes and their primary caregivers. This multi-center randomized controlled trial aims to reduce caregiver distress and enhance diabetes management through culturally tailored content delivered via mobile devices. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either The 3Ms 2.0 intervention or an educational attention control, both alongside standard medical care. The 3Ms 2.0 program includes three brief computer-delivered sessions for caregivers, featuring interactive narration, skill demonstration videos, and text reminders over a three-month period, with follow-ups accessible monthly. The control group will also receive three informational sessions on diabetes-related topics within a six-month access window. Families will provide data at home or online at baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after starting. Assessments include questionnaires on diabetes management, parental supervision, family dynamics, and quality of life, along with blood samples to measure HbA1c for blood sugar levels and medical record reviews. The study will analyze all participants data regardless of intervention completion to evaluate the impact on glycemic control and family well-being over one year.

Family Intervention for Black Teens With Type 1 Diabetes