New online toolkit aims to ease financial stress for young adults with type 1 diabetes

NCT ID NCT06348160

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a toolkit of short videos and online resources designed to help young adults (ages 18-30) with type 1 diabetes handle health insurance and financial stress. Researchers will track changes in financial stress, health insurance knowledge, diabetes quality of life, and blood sugar levels over one year. The goal is to see if this toolkit can improve self-management and reduce stress, especially for those on Medicaid or from diverse backgrounds.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: iHERO Toolkit (online videos and resources)
What this could lead to: If successful, this toolkit could help young adults with type 1 diabetes better manage health insurance and financial stress, potentially improving their diabetes control and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (195 participants) testing a behavioral tool, not a medical treatment. The toolkit may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to all young adults with type 1 diabetes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Financial Stress 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 Hospital Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
University Hospitals

Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
University of Florida Diabetes Institute

Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States

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