Gamified learning boosts diabetes know-how in kids, trial hopes
NCT ID NCT07409701
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests whether a gamified education program can improve health literacy and quality of life in children aged 8-12 with type 1 diabetes. Half of the 52 participants will receive the gamified program plus standard education, while the other half gets standard education alone. Researchers will measure changes in diabetes knowledge and well-being using questionnaires.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- gamified diabetes education program
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a fun, effective way to help children with type 1 diabetes better understand their condition and improve their daily quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The study is not yet complete, and the benefits may be modest.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Etlik City Hospital
RECRUITINGAnkara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye)
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Could a smart pen take the guesswork out of insulin dosing?
- AI takes the wheel: could a smart algorithm optimize insulin pumps from home?
- Can a common diabetes pill make insulin therapy safer and more effective for type 1 diabetes?
- Real-World test of automated insulin system aims to improve blood sugar control for type 1 diabetes
- Can a wearable sensor help young people with type 1 diabetes tame blood sugar swings?
- Can a smartphone app help teens tame type 1 diabetes?