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Utilizing Community Health Workers as Diabetes Technology Coaches for Children With Type 1 Diabetes Using Automated Insulin Delivery

Utilizing a Community Health Worker in the Role of a Diabetes Technology Coach for Black Children Using Automated Insulin Delivery and Not Meeting Glycemic Targets (CHWs AID Youth)

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
5 Years to 17 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Procedures mentioned: Questionnaires, Interviews

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "All participants and parents/guardians will fill out questionnaires at the beginning and end of the 6 month intervention in addition to an interview at 6 months."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

This study uses community health workers (CHW) as diabetes technology coaches for African American children using automated insulin delivery systems but have an HbA1c of 8% or higher. Families will meet with the CHW monthly x 6 months with additional visits as needed. All participants and parents/guardians will fill out questionnaires at the beginning and end of the 6 month intervention in addition to an interview at 6 months. This will be followed by 6 months with no extra help from the CHW, but we will continue to follow CGM and pump download data.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Self-reported as non-Hispanic Black * Clinical diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, requiring treatment with insulin at the time of consent * Currently using, or have used within the past 3 months, an automated insulin delivery system (consisting of a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump as well as an automated insulin delivery algorithm) * Clinical care provided at UH Cleveland Medical Center * Has not previously worked with a community health worker for help with diabetes technology Exclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of Type 2 or monogenic diabetes * Completed high school * At least 1 parent/guardian or family support person not willing to participate * Non-English speaking guardians * Has not used automated insulin delivery within the past 3 months * Has previously worked with a CHW for help with diabetes technology * Custody of children and family services

Study sites (1)

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