Pet fish care for better diabetes management in teens
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study tests if taking care of a pet fish can help kids aged 10-13 with type 1 diabetes improve their blood sugar control and take more responsibility for their diabetes care.
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Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 13 years old
- You have had type 1 diabetes for at least one year
- Your recent A1c blood test result is between 7.5% and 14%
- You use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) or glucometer that can connect to a computer or phone app to share data
- You either already have a pet fish at home or are willing to get one if assigned to that group
- You speak English or Spanish and have a computer or compatible cell phone to upload your glucose data
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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