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Could a virtual life-coach program help young adults tame type 1 diabetes?

NCT ID NCT04023487

Disease control Sponsor: University of Southern California Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This study tests a telehealth program called REAL-T, designed to help young adults with type 1 diabetes fit diabetes care into their daily habits and routines. Participants receive about 12 hours of virtual coaching from an occupational therapist over six months. The study compares this group to those receiving usual care, looking at changes in blood sugar control (HbA1c) and diabetes-related quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
REAL-T, a telehealth-delivered occupational therapy program that helps young adults with type 1 diabetes build daily habits and routines for diabetes self-care
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could offer a practical, home-based way to help young adults with type 1 diabetes better manage their blood sugar and improve their quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small study, and the outcome depends on participants sticking with the program. Results may not apply to all young adults with diabetes, and the intervention requires access to telehealth and a licensed therapist.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

209 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2019

Finished

Nov 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * T1D for ≥12 months * A1c ≥7.5% at time of study enrollment * Age 18-30 yrs. at time of study enrollment * English or Spanish speaking * Resides in a state where OT clinicians are licensed, in an area where the participant has access to a local healthcare provider in the event of emergency and can complete data collection in person (when permitted) or via mailings (when required during period of social distance or due to distance from study site) * Participant has access to a laptop or desktop computer, either their own or loaned by the study (if geographically feasible and permitted given COVID-19 social distancing distractions) * Willing to participate in 6-month intervention Exclusion Criteria: * Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant within the next 12 months * Previously received REAL intervention * Cognitive impairment or severe disability limiting life expectancy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus type 1 diabetes mellitus type 1 diabetes mellitus 1

As listed by the trial registrant

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Diabetes mellitus, type 1

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • USC Center for Health Professionals

    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

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