Can a fitness watch help kids with diabetes get moving?
NCT ID NCT05992350
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether wearing a Garmin Vivosmart activity tracker could increase physical activity and improve diabetes control in children and young adults (ages 8-21) with Type 1 Diabetes. Participants wore the tracker for a year and completed surveys about their diabetes and activity levels. The study was terminated early, so findings are limited.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Garmin Vivosmart activity tracker
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that wearable activity trackers help young people with Type 1 Diabetes become more active and manage their condition better.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early and enrolled only 45 participants, so results may be limited. It is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect.
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Locations
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Children's Mercy
Kansas City, Missouri, 64111, United States