Pilot-Testing Strategies to Improve Outcomes for Youth With Type 2 Diabetes by Addressing Health-… (NCT07216118) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Pilot-Testing Strategies to Improve Outcomes for Youth With Type 2 Diabetes by Addressing Health-Related Social Needs
United States104 participantsStarted 2026-04-21
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to pilot test different strategies to address health related social needs (HRSN) experienced by adolescent and young adult patients with type 2 diabetes and their families. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* How feasible are the strategies?
* How acceptable are the strategies?
* How reliably and consistently can the strategies be implemented?
Participants will:
Attend regularly scheduled diabetes clinic visits. Complete surveys and interviews. Be connected to community resources and organizations to help address HRSN.
Who can participate
Age range
13 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Adolescent-Caregiver Dyads will be recruited together.
Adolescent Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 13 to 22 years old
* known diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
* followed clinically at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
* able to provide assent/consent
Caregiver Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult (18 years or older) identifying as a primary caretaker of an adolescent or young adult with type 2 diabetes
* Has an adolescent/young adult who agrees to participate in the study
* able to provide consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to complete study questionnaires in English
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
Acceptability of Intervention: Health-Related Social Needs Screener
Timeframe: at baseline clinic visit
2
Acceptability of Intervention: Tailored Approach to Address Health-Related Social Needs
Timeframe: 1-week after baseline; 3 months
3
Acceptability of Intervention: Universal Empowerment Approach to Address Health-Related Social Needs
Timeframe: at baseline visit; 1-week after baseline; 3 months
4
Acceptability of Intervention: Text Messages to Address Health-Related Social Needs
Timeframe: 3 months
5
Acceptability of Intervention: Community Health Workers to Address Health-Related Social Needs
Timeframe: 3 months
6
Fidelity of Intervention
Timeframe: 1-week after baseline; 3 months; 6 months