Cash for glucose control: new study pays teens to manage diabetes

NCT ID NCT06384911

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving teens with type 1 diabetes financial rewards for meeting blood sugar goals improves their diabetes management. About 96 teens will either get usual care or earn money for hitting targets. Researchers will compare blood sugar levels and quality of life between the two groups.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Financial incentives program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help teens with type 1 diabetes improve their blood sugar control.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage behavioral study. The effect may be small or not last long, and results may not apply to all teens.

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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

Seattle Children's
RECRUITING

Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States

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