Impact of Integrated Pet Care on Glycemic Control and Diabetes Responsibility (NCT06598345) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Integrated Pet Care on Glycemic Control and Diabetes Responsibility
United States60 participantsStarted 2025-04-16
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if incorporating the structured care of a pet fish into a family-based diabetes self-care routine combined with communication skills training works to improve glycemic control, blood glucose monitoring frequency and blood glucose review in early adolescents with suboptimal control of type 1 diabetes.
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years – 13 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* age 10-13 years (inclusive)
* diagnosis of T1DM for at least one year
* fluency in English or Spanish, (d) recent HbA1c value 7.5% - 14%
* utilization of a CGM or glucometer that links with software to enable viewing and documentation in daily report including a section to enter "notes" (i.e. CGM/software, Dexcom/Clarity; Freestyle Libre/LibreView; AccuChek,OneTouch (glucometers)/MySugr)
* current pet fish at home or willingness to obtain a pet fish if randomized to that intervention.
Exclusion Criteria:
* clinical or laboratory characteristics suggestive of type 2 DM
* involvement in foster care
* dual-home living situation
* severe psychiatric disorders
* developmental delay or cognitive impairment that make it difficult to establish consistent diabetes and pet care behaviors
* current participation in another study that may impact glycemic control
* HbA1c \>14% (because these individuals may need a more intensive intervention than this is intended to provide)
* lack of a computer or compatible cell phone for uploading CGM or glucometer data.
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
1
Recruitment rate
Timeframe: Baseline
2
Fidelity to BGM (blood glucose monitoring) partnered with fish feeding
Timeframe: 3 months
3
Fidelity to weekly reviews partnered with fish tank maintenance