Sleep coaching shows promise for blood sugar control in young diabetics

NCT ID NCT04975230

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Case Western Reserve University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a sleep coaching program could help young adults (ages 18-26) with type 1 diabetes sleep longer and improve their blood sugar levels. Participants received personalized sleep advice and weekly check-ins over several weeks. The goal was to see if better sleep habits could lead to better diabetes management and glucose control.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Sleep self-management coaching (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to help young adults with type 1 diabetes improve their blood sugar control by sleeping better.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 39 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for all individuals.

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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

University Hospitals of Cleveland Medical Center

Cleveland, Ohio, 44106-4904, United States

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