Could group doctor visits help teens with diabetes?

NCT ID NCT06923046

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether shared medical appointments—where teens with type 2 diabetes meet their doctor in a group setting with educational activities—are a good way to deliver care. 160 teens aged 12-18 will either receive standard care or attend quarterly group clinics. Researchers will measure clinic attendance, blood sugar control, and patient satisfaction to see if this model improves outcomes and well-being.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: shared medical appointments (group clinic visits with education and support)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a more engaging and supportive way to manage type 2 diabetes in teens, potentially improving their health and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (160 participants) testing a care model, not a new drug. The results may not apply to all teens or clinics, and the main goal is to see if the approach is acceptable, not to prove it works better.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

TYPE 2 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
RECRUITING

Los Angeles, California, 91316, United States
University of California, San Francisco
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

San Francisco, California, 94143-0434, United States

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