Video game teaches diabetic kids how to manage their disease
NCT ID NCT03520855
First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tested whether a serious computer game (DIVE) could help children aged 10-17 with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes learn about their condition. 78 kids played the game twice a week for at least an hour, and researchers measured their knowledge with a 50-question test. The goal was to see if the game reinforced what they learned in standard therapeutic education.
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Locations
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Necker Hospital
Paris, Paris, 75015, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
serious game (DIVE software)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a fun computer game helps children with type 1 diabetes learn how to manage their condition better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 78 participants. It tests knowledge, not direct health outcomes, so even if it works, it may not improve blood sugar control or reduce complications.
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