Can a smartphone app teach teens to manage diabetes?
NCT ID NCT05953532
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a mobile app designed to help young people with type 1 diabetes learn how to manage their condition. Twenty teens aged 10-18 used the app at home for 12 weeks. Researchers measured how often they used the app and checked their blood sugar control.
What this could mean
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Active substance
diabetes self-management and diabetes technology education software
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a fun, effective way to help teens with type 1 diabetes manage their condition better.
What could go wrong
This was a very small pilot study with only 20 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. The app may not improve blood sugar control.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States