What is the REAL Diabetes Study?
We are testing a program for young adults with type 1 diabetes, to learn about ways to help young adults manage diabetes, and deal with everyday hassles related to having diabetes.
Interested in Participating?
Fill out this form and we will contact you right away about joining the study.
Who can sign up?
You may be able to join the study if you:
- Are 18-30 years old
- Live in the state of California
- Have had type 1* diabetes for at least one year
- Have an A1C of 7.5% or higher*
- Are willing to participate in a 6-month Occupational Therapy program
- Are willing to complete data collection in person or via mailings
- Have access to a laptop or desktop computer**
*If you are not sure about this information, we can check it with you.
**A loaned laptop from the study may be available.
You will receive compensation for study participation.
What do people say about participating in our diabetes research?
What was I thinking when I signed up? I'm just going to give it a shot. If it works out, it works out . . . . I definitely got a lot more than I expected.
— “Luis,” age 24
I like that it's about how diabetes affects your life as a whole, not just about diabetes. You know? It's a disease that's not visible to people, so people can't understand what you're going through . . . it's not just how are you managing your diabetes, it's how it's affecting you as a whole individual person.
— “Estefania,” age 22
It's kind of a realization, like it's taking a step back, because you don't really think about what you do on a day-to-day basis. This can help you to look at what you're doing and how you can better improve yourself.
— “Ivionna,” age 29
Resources for Study Participants
Contact us
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Text: (213) 534-7325
Study ID: IRB #HS-18-00633
USC Office for the Protection of Research Subjects
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