New app aims to get type 1 diabetes patients moving without fear
NCT ID NCT06967701
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests a mobile app that gives personalized exercise coaching and feedback on blood sugar, sleep, and mood to help middle-aged adults with type 1 diabetes exercise more. Participants get a free Garmin smartwatch and program membership. The goal is to see if the app helps people safely increase their weekly exercise. The study is entirely remote, so you can join from anywhere in the U.S.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- exercise program with coaching and smartwatch
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this app could help people with type 1 diabetes exercise more safely and confidently, improving their health and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The app may not lead to lasting changes in exercise habits.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yale School of Medicine
RECRUITINGNew Haven, Connecticut, 06510, United States
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