Can a fitness watch help kids with diabetes get moving?

NCT ID NCT05992350

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

TYPE 1 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Mercy

Kansas City, Missouri, 64111, United States

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