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Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adherence and Depression in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in an Urban Primary Care Facility: Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Type 2 Diabetes and Depression. Completed, enrolled 100 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Despite the significant relationship between depression and diabetes, there are few published studies testing the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy in improving disease outcomes among diabetics in primary healthcare settings in Egypt. The study aims at assessing the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy combined with diabetes education versus control receiving diabetes education alone in helping patients with Type 2 Diabetes and depressive symptoms to achieve glycemic control and compliance to treatment.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients in the CBT intervention group will receive four educational sessions for 30-45 minutes on one to one basis every two weeks during patients' regular follow up visits. The visits will be scheduled depending on the patient's availability. The sessions will be delivered by a trained physician. The sessions will include: Session 1: Dealing with thoughts of sadness and depression Session 2: Dealing with thoughts of anxiety and stress Session 3: Dealing with anger Session 4: Enhancement of coping and problem-solving skills