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Real-Time Engagement for Learning to Effectively Control Type 2 Diabetes: Pilot Study
Led by University of Pittsburgh · Updated on 2026-02-20
30
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
On this page
Sponsors
U
University of Pittsburgh
Lead Sponsor
S
San Diego State University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to pilot test a new smartphone app designed to support health behavior changes in young people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before age 18. The study focuses on gathering feedback about using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and a Fitbit device, as well as evaluating health messages delivered through the app. Participants will be English-speaking individuals aged 16 to 24 years living with type 2 diabetes. Participants will use the Healthmine app alongside wearing a study-provided CGM and Fitbit physical activity tracker for 30 consecutive days. The app is designed to pair data from the CGM and Fitbit, and participants will receive up to one daily message aimed at encouraging healthier physical activity and nutrition behaviors. They will also be able to log their exercise and dietary intake within the app. This is a single-arm pilot study with no comparison group. Throughout the study, participants will complete surveys about their diabetes management, physical activity, and diet before and after the 30-day CGM wear period. At the end of this period, they will also take part in an interview to share their experience using the app and devices. Researchers will monitor usability of the app, glucose levels, physical activity, self-management behaviors, and satisfaction with glucose monitoring to better understand how the app and devices support diabetes care.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Pilot-Testing Real-Time Engagement for Learning to Effectively Control Type 2 Diabetes
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Ages 16-24 years, any sex or gender
- Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before age 18
- English-speaking
- Owns a personal smartphone compatible with the FreeStyle Libre app
You will not qualify if you...
- Cognitive impairment or severe psychiatric condition that could interfere with participation in diabetes self-management intervention
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 screening and enrollment visit (in-person)
Duration - 30 days
Participants will wear a continuous glucose monitoring device and a Fitbit physical activity tracker for 30 consecutive days while using the Healthmine app to receive daily messages and log exercise and dietary intake.
Daily app use and device wear for 30 days
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15224
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Research Team
M
Mary Ellen Vajravelu, MD, MSHP
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
1
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