Discovery diabetes support for teens and young adults
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study uses a smartphone app and digital stories to help teens and young adults with type 1 diabetes learn more about managing their condition and connect with others. You may join if you have had type 1 diabetes for at least a year, have a smartphone, and have an upcoming clinic visit at Vanderbilt.
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Who can take part
- You are between 13 and 21 years old.
- You have had type 1 diabetes for at least one year.
- You have a smartphone and a My Health at Vanderbilt (MHAV) patient portal account.
- You are able to read, speak, and understand English.
- You have an appointment with a nurse practitioner at the VUMC Eskind Clinic within the next 7 months.
- You do not have any condition that would make it hard to use a phone or hear stories.
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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