Teens with type 1 diabetes get a buddy to boost exercise and mood

NCT ID NCT06296992

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

Summary

This study tests whether pairing teens with type 1 diabetes with a young adult peer mentor can help them become more physically active and improve their quality of life. The 12-week program includes in-person, virtual, and text-based support. Researchers will measure how well the program works and whether it helps teens manage their diabetes better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

peer mentorship program

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could offer a low-cost, social way to help teens with type 1 diabetes become more active and feel better emotionally.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The program depends on mentor availability and teen engagement, which can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity type 1 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Trillium Health Partners

    RECRUITING

    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

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  • the Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba and the University of Manitoba

    RECRUITING

    Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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