At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordStandardized by ClinicalIndex from the ClinicalTrials.gov record · verify against the source.
Positive Psychology Intervention to Treat Diabetes Distress in Teens With Type 1 Diabetes
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Positive Affect + Education and Education for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Completed, enrolled 400 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The treatment regimen for type 1 diabetes is complex and demanding, and many adolescents experience diabetes distress related to the daily demands of diabetes care, which can cause problems with diabetes management and glycemic control. The proposed study will conduct a multisite, randomized trial to test the effects of a positive psychology intervention aimed at treating diabetes distress and improving glycemic outcomes. The potential benefits include helping adolescents achieve better glycemic control, improved self-management, and psychosocial outcomes
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Adolescents will complete a health behavior contract and receive an educational packet at baseline. Adolescents will complete a positive affect interview at baseline. They will receive automated text messages 5 days/week for 8 weeks. Messages will be tailored to include adolescents' responses to the baseline interview, including reminders to engage in gratitude and self-affirmation. Additionally, to induce positive mood they will be texted gift cards codes valued at $5.00. Further, caregivers will be asked to provide weekly positive affirmations to their adolescents, focused on non-diabetes strengths.
Adolescents will complete a health behavior contract and receive an educational packet with information about diabetes management.