Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Structured Educational Program on Glycemic Control in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Type 1 diabetes is becoming more common in Kuwaiti and Arab adolescents. Many young people with this condition struggle to keep their blood glucose levels under control, which can lead to diabetes-related complications and affect their quality of life. The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured educational program on glycemic control among Arab adolescents with type 1 diabetes aged 11 to 14 years. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The intervention group will receive the structured education program, and the control group will continue with standard care. All participants will undergo assessments that include: * collecting demographic and diabetes management data * measuring weight and height * measuring HbA1c levels and lipid profile * filling out questionnaires on quality of life, carbohydrate and insulin dosing knowledge, physical activity * collecting dietary intake * providing AGP report Participants in the intervention group will additionally be required to: * attend the program for 4 consecutive days, one day for parents and three days for children * fill out 3-day food diary records during the program * attend a refresher course after 6 months Participants in the control group will have the opportunity to participate in the program after approximately six months.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 11
Maximum Age: 14
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Arab adolescents

• Males and females aged 11 to 14 years.

• Have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for at least 6 months.

• Wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM).

• Individuals and their parents must be able to join the entire duration of the study.

• Individuals and their parents must voluntarily provide consent and assent.

Locations
Other Locations
Kuwait
Dasman Diabetes Institute
RECRUITING
Kuwait City
Contact Information
Primary
Badreya Al-Lahou, PhD
badreya.allahou@dasmaninstitute.org
+965 22242999
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-05-18
Estimated Completion Date: 2028-05-18
Participants
Target number of participants: 128
Treatments
No_intervention: Control arm
Participants will receive usual care at their treating hospitals.
Experimental: Intervention arm
Participants will attend a structured education program over 4 days and a refresher course after 6 months.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Dasman Diabetes Institute

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