Internet Psycho-Education Programs Improve Outcomes in for Youth With Type 1 Diabetes
Clinical Trials Thursday, April 18th, 2013ADA Diabetes Care: April 11, 2013
OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of two internet-based psycho-educational programs designed to improve outcomes for youth with type 1 diabetes transitioning to adolescence.
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS The study was a multisite clinical trial of 320 youth (age 11–14 years; 37% minority; 55% female) randomized to one of two internet-based interventions: TeenCope or Managing Diabetes. Primary outcomes were HbA1c and quality of life (QOL). Read more