Extra home support may help kids manage new diabetes diagnosis
NCT ID NCT04238949
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study looks at whether adding a community health worker to the diabetes care team helps children recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The health worker will visit the child's home, help set health goals, and address social needs like food or housing. The study will track blood sugar control, hospital visits, and missed appointments over one year.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Community health worker support (home visits, goal setting, social needs screening)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that adding a community health worker helps children with type 1 diabetes manage their blood sugar better and reduces hospital visits.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 28 children, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests a support service, not a new drug, so any benefits are likely modest.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States