Community Health Workers in Pediatric Patients With Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes (NCT04238949)
The Impact of Community Health Workers in Pediatric Patients With Newly Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes - A Pilot Study
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The primary aim of this pilot randomized controlled trial is to determine if the integration of a Community Health Worker (CHW) into the healthcare team of children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes is associated with an improvement in diabetes control. The secondary objectives are to determine if utilization of CHWs is also associated with improvements in psychosocial outcomes, healthcare utilization, and decreased costs.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Age range: Not specified to 17 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Community Health Worker added to diabetes team (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.