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

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

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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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.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Mercy

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64111, United States