Can a fun education program help kids with diabetes?

NCT ID NCT02970357

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier de la Region de Mulhouse et Sud Alsace Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a special education program helps children with type 1 diabetes learn more about their condition and feel better. 68 children and teens from one hospital in France took part. They answered questionnaires about diabetes knowledge and quality of life. The goal was to see if the program improves understanding and daily life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: therapeutic education program (DIAPASON questionnaire and WHO-5 quality of life questionnaire)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that structured education helps children with type 1 diabetes better manage their condition and feel better day-to-day.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study at one hospital in France, so results may not apply to all children. It measures knowledge and quality of life, not long-term health outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 1 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHILDREN DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE I PROGRAM EVALUATION THERAPEUTIC EDUCATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

GHRMSA

Mulhouse, France

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