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NCT07216118 Pilot-Testing Strategies to Improve Outcomes for Youth With Type 2 Diabetes by Addressing Health-Related Social Needs

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NCT ID NCT07216118
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Pittsburgh
Condition Diabetes in Adolescence
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 104 participants
Start Date 2026-04-21
Primary Completion 2028-04

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 13 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 104 participants in total. It began in 2026-04-21 with a primary completion date of 2028-04.

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Brief 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.

Eligibility Criteria

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

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Mary Ellen Vajravelu, MD MSHP

✉ maryellen.vajravelu@pitt.edu

📞 412-692-6533

Principal Investigator

Mary Ellen Vajravelu, MD MSHP

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Pittsburgh

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07216118 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 13 Years or older, studying Diabetes in Adolescence. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07216118 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07216118 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at maryellen.vajravelu@pitt.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07216118 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Pittsburgh, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07216118 clinical trial?

NCT07216118 is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh. The principal investigator is Mary Ellen Vajravelu, MD MSHP at University of Pittsburgh. The trial plans to enroll 104 participants.

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