Virtual diabetes coaching could ease daily burden for type 1 patients

NCT ID NCT05756829

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether frequent, short virtual visits with diabetes educators can help adults with type 1 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. 580 participants will receive video check-ins every 1-3 weeks for 6 months, plus access to online education tools. The goal is to make diabetes management easier and more effective without requiring extra in-person clinic visits.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: virtual health care intervention (frequent video visits with certified diabetes educators plus online education platform)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a more convenient and effective way for people with type 1 diabetes to manage their condition, potentially improving blood sugar control without extra in-person visits.
What could go wrong: This is a mid-sized trial testing a behavioral intervention, not a new drug or cure. Results may vary by individual, and the benefit over standard care might be modest. The study is open-label, so expectations could influence outcomes.

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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.

TYPE1DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre
RECRUITING

Whitby, Ontario, L1M 1Z5, Canada
Mackenzie Health
RECRUITING

Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 4Z3, Canada
Mount Sinai Hospital
RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada
St. Joseph's Health Centre, Unity Health Toronto
RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M6R 1B5, Canada
St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto
RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8, Canada
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
Toronto General Hospital
RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada
Waterloo Regional Health Network
RECRUITING

Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1G3, Canada
Women's College Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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