NCT07292558 · University of British Columbia
Achieving Health in Emerging Adults With Diabetes (AHEAD) Program: A Clinical Trial Designed to Understand if Participation in a Clinical Program Developed Specifically to Support Emerging Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Leads to Improved Diabetes Outcomes.
(AHEAD Program)
What this study is about
The goal of this study is to determine whether the Achieving Health in Emerging Adults with Diabetes (AHEAD) Program helps emerging adults with type 1 diabetes improve their blood glucose management during the transition from pediatric to adult care.
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The goal of this study is to determine whether the Achieving Health in Emerging Adults with Diabetes (AHEAD) Program helps emerging adults with type 1 diabetes improve their blood glucose management during the transition from pediatric to adult care. Participants will be randomized to receive Usual Care or the AHEAD Program, which provides tailored support to emerging adults to build autonomy and competence to facilitate independent diabetes management. Researchers will compare changes in glycemia and participant-reported outcomes between groups.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
AHEAD Program
Participants will complete self-assessments around health care transition readiness and mental health prior to an AHEAD clinic visit. Emerging adults will then received tailored clinical support based on their self-assessments and work to build their autonomy and competence to manage their diabetes and health care independently with the support of their AHEAD providers.
Primary outcome measures
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Time frame: From enrollment (baseline clinic visit: 0 months) to the end of intervention period (6th clinic visit: 15-24 months).
HbA1c laboratory measurement.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- 16-19 years of age
- Have had type 1 diabetes ≥ 12 months
- Had a recent HbA1c ≥7.0%
- Currently receive outpatient diabetes care at a Seattle Children's Hospital Diabetes Clinic located in Bellevue, Everett, Federal Way, or Seattle
- Are able to complete written surveys
- Will be able to receive clinical care in WA State for the next 2 years
Exclusion criteria
- Have had a pilot program AHEAD clinic visit
- Most recent Usual Care diabetes visit was with a current AHEAD provider
Where
- Seattle, Washington
Collaborators
Breakthrough T1D, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Kaiser Permanente
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Dec 30, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations