Hand therapy for type 1 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Immune system & allergy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a complementary hand-based treatment (like massage or hand exercises) can improve blood sugar control or well-being in people with type 1 diabetes. If you use a glucose monitor and can attend visits in Sweden, you might qualify.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old and have had type 1 diabetes for at least one year.
- You can visit the study location at Vrinnevi Hospital twice for check-ins.
- You use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) or a similar system to track your blood sugar.
- You can read, write, and talk in Swedish and agree to take part.
- You do not have severe diabetes complications like advanced nerve damage, or an acute mental health condition needing treatment.
- You are not restricted from receiving hand massage (for example, due to blood clots, fever, infection, or recent surgery).
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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