Effect of an Educational Mobile Game on HbA1c and Glycemic Variability in Children With Type 1 Di… (NCT05697484) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of an Educational Mobile Game on HbA1c and Glycemic Variability in Children With Type 1 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Egypt76 participantsStarted 2023-01-12
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective randomized parallel two group pharmacist-led interventional study. The study will involve introduction of the mobile game to pediatric diabetic patients to improve their blood glucose level. The outcomes to be measured are HbA1c and glycemic variability parameters, patient satisfaction and behavioral changes in pediatric patients with type1 diabetes mellitus
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years – 14 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Pediatric patients age from 7 to 14 years old to be able to deal with and understand the game.
. Children previously diagnosed with type1 DM.
. Arabic speaker.
. Smart phone (android) access at home, either the mobile of the child or his/her parents.
Exclusion criteria
. Severe cognitive or psychiatric conditions that prevent a patient from understanding the game. any disorder that significantly impairs the cognitive function of an individual to the point where normal functioning in society is impossible without treatment ,examples: dementia- developmental disorders-motor skills disorders- amnesia- substance induced cognitive impairment)25
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial used an educational mobile game to try to improve HbA1c in children with Type 1 diabetes — do you know what the game taught, and do you think that kind of digital education tool could actually help my child manage their blood sugar day to day?
2Since the trial has already completed, have results been published yet, and if so, did the mobile game show a meaningful improvement in HbA1c compared to children who didn't use it?
3The study also looked at glycemic variability, not just average HbA1c — is glycemic variability something we should be tracking more closely for my child, and how would a tool like this fit into our current monitoring approach?
4My child already has a diabetes management routine — would adding an educational game on top of that realistically improve outcomes, or could the same benefit come from adjusting our existing approach with your guidance?
5Since this was a randomized controlled trial with pediatric patients, how do you think its findings apply to my child's specific age, tech comfort level, and current diabetes control?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.