Behavioral Economic Incentives to Improve Glycemic Control Among Adolescents and Young Adults

Completed · Phase 3

Conditions studied: Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes

In brief

In this study the investigators will compare a novel approach using daily financial incentives and a tiered sponsor network to motivate adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes to improve glycemic control.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02568501

Run by

University of Pennsylvania

People needed

90

Starts

2016-01-01

Expected to finish

2016-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-11-11

Who can join

Age: 14 and older, up to 20. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes
• HbA1c of 8 or greater
• Receiving care from the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Diabetes Center
• English-speaking
• Owns a smartphone

You may not qualify if…

• New diagnosis of type 1 diabetes within past year
• Unable to provide informed consent
• Already participating in another study to improve glycemic control
• Any medical conditions that would prevent completion of the study

Where it is running

• University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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