Pet Ownership and Glucose Control in Early Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes
| Status: | Enrolling by invitation |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Psychiatric, Diabetes, Diabetes |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology, Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 10 - 13 |
| Updated: | 12/5/2018 |
| Start Date: | October 31, 2018 |
| End Date: | November 2019 |
This study evaluates the short-term effects of incorporating the structured care of a pet
fish into a diabetes self-care routine on glucose control in early adolescents with type 1
diabetes.
fish into a diabetes self-care routine on glucose control in early adolescents with type 1
diabetes.
Efficacy of treatment for Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is dependent on adherence to
self-care behaviors and collaborative parental involvement. Adolescence is a vulnerable time
for the deterioration of glycemic control in patients with T1DM. In particular, parental
monitoring declines during early adolescence. This often occurs before the child has
developed self-efficacy and competence in independently performing diabetes-related tasks,
including blood glucose monitoring. Consequently, there is a great need for innovative
strategies in early adolescents that promote self-efficacy development and facilitate
parental involvement.
self-care behaviors and collaborative parental involvement. Adolescence is a vulnerable time
for the deterioration of glycemic control in patients with T1DM. In particular, parental
monitoring declines during early adolescence. This often occurs before the child has
developed self-efficacy and competence in independently performing diabetes-related tasks,
including blood glucose monitoring. Consequently, there is a great need for innovative
strategies in early adolescents that promote self-efficacy development and facilitate
parental involvement.
Inclusion Criteria:
- age 10-13 years
- diagnosis of T1DM
- duration of T1DM for at least one year
- fluency in English
- two recent consecutive HbA1c values 8.0 - 13%
Exclusion Criteria:
- clinical or laboratory characteristics suggestive of type 2 diabetes mellitus
- involvement in foster care
- dual-home living situation
- severe psychiatric disorders
- developmental delay or cognitive impairment
- current participation in another study that may impact glycemic control
- regular usage of a continuous glucose monitor
- HbA1c > 13% (because these individuals may need a more intensive intervention than
this is intended to provide).
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