App-Based education boosts diabetes Self-Care in teens

NCT ID NCT07499076

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Deniz Akkaya Balcı Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a mobile app that teaches teenagers with type 1 diabetes how to better manage their condition. 96 teens aged 12-18 were split into two groups: one used the app, the other received standard care. Researchers measured changes in diabetes knowledge, self-confidence, and blood sugar levels (HbA1c). The goal was to see if app-based education could improve daily diabetes management.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: mobile application-based education program
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could provide a scalable, engaging way to help teenagers with type 1 diabetes improve their self-management skills and blood sugar control.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study (96 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, not a drug. Results may not apply to all teens, and the app's long-term impact on diabetes outcomes remains uncertain.

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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 MELLITUS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aydın Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi

Aydin, Turkey (Türkiye)

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