Behavioral Support for Diabetes Distress in Type 1 Diabetes

Behavioral Approaches to Reduce Diabetes Distress in Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: A Pragmatic SMART

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Diabetes type1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Diabetes, Autoimmune Diabetes Mellitus Distress, Emotional
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
30 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
200 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for adults with type 1 diabetes who experience high levels of diabetes-related distress. Participants will join online group sessions to learn ways to feel better about managing their diabetes.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 30 years old or older
  • I have type 1 diabetes or LADA managed as type 1 diabetes
  • I have elevated diabetes distress
  • I speak English

You may not be able to join if

  • I do not receive diabetes care at UNC Endocrinology at Eastowne
  • I cannot attend scheduled weekly virtual sessions
  • I have a major medical or psychiatric condition that prevents participation
  • I have been diagnosed with dementia or cognitive impairment
  • I have visual or auditory impairments that interfere with group sessions
  • I am receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment or have attempted suicide in the past year

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
This study is designed to compare two behavioral approaches to reduce diabetes distress ("the expected burdens, concerns, fears, and threats that arise from the challenges of living with diabetes") in adults with type 1 diabetes. At the study baseline, participants will be randomized to take part in one of two virtual, group-based interventions (the "Primary" intervention) utilizing either an emot…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 30 years and older * Type 1 diabetes OR latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) clinically managed as type 1 diabetes * Elevated diabetes distress, defined as a score \>= 2.0 on the T1-DDAS core scale * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Does not receive diabe…
Contacts

Angela Fruik, MPH, RD

919-962-6348

angela.fruik@unc.edu

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