Video game meets glucose monitor: a new way to teach diabetes skills to children
NCT ID NCT07726680
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether GlycoQuest, a video game that connects to a continuous glucose monitor and adapts using artificial intelligence, can help children aged 6 to 17 who were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in the past three months. The game includes a glucose-responsive avatar, decision simulations, and parent-child missions to teach diabetes management and reduce emotional distress. Half of the 110 parent-child pairs will use GlycoQuest plus standard care, while the other half receives enhanced digital education. The study measures changes in blood sugar time-in-range and diabetes distress after eight months.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- an AI-adaptive serious game digital therapeutic called GlycoQuest that integrates with continuous glucose monitoring
- What this could lead to
- If it works, GlycoQuest could offer a fun, personalized way for children and families to learn diabetes management skills while improving blood sugar control and emotional well-being.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. The game may not improve outcomes more than standard education, and its effectiveness could depend heavily on how engaged families stay over time.
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Shifa International hospital
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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