NCT06408207 · Children's Hospital Los Angeles
CGM Academy for Youth With Type 1 Diabetes
What this study is about
The goal of this randomly assigned clinical trial is to compare the effects of a virtual education curriculum in blood glucose variation of youth with type 1 diabetes wearing continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device.
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The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to compare the effects of a virtual education curriculum in blood glucose variation of youth with type 1 diabetes wearing continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device. The main questions the study aims to answer are: * Do participants undertaking the proposed curriculum present improved glucose variation than participants of standard education? * Explore relationships between participant's glycemic outcomes with diabetes distress, diabetes family responsibilities, and number of hours of diabetes education. Participants in the intervention group will: * receive an interactive workbook with problem-based learning scenarios and video links about CGM and glucose management strategies. * participate in four in-depth online group sessions with diabetes care and education specialists * complete questionnaires three times: at the time of study enrollment, week 4 and 6 months. Participants in the comparison group will: * receive standard education provided to all patients at CHLA * complete questionnaires three times: at the time of study enrollment, week 4 and 6 months.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
CGM Academy
Educational materials as well as online sessions with diabetes educators.
Primary outcome measures
Mean change in Hemoglobin A1c from baseline to 6 months
Time frame: Baseline to 6 months
Change in Hemoglobin A1c
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
- Current age of 8-18 years, age group eligible for CGM therapy with Dexcom G6 and G7
- T1D duration ≥6 months, as insulin adjustments during honeymoon stage differs from establishedT1D
- Able to speak, read, and write English or Spanish
- Smartphone compatible with Dexcom G6 and G7application
- Ability to participate in virtual visits
Exclusion criteria
- • Known history of medical adhesive allergies
Where
- Los Angeles, California
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Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Feb 6, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations