Group Emotion-Focused Behavioral Intervention for Diabetes Distress/A1c in T2D.

Launched by OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · Apr 2, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a group therapy approach designed to help individuals with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) who are experiencing emotional distress related to their condition. The goal is to see if this group intervention can improve both emotional well-being and blood sugar control, as measured by a test called A1c. Researchers believe that managing emotions better can help patients stick to their diabetes treatment plans, ultimately leading to healthier outcomes.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be adults over 18 with a confirmed diagnosis of T2D for at least one year, and they should be feeling significant distress related to their diabetes. They must also have a specific level of A1c that indicates their blood sugar is not well-controlled. Participants will be part of group sessions where they will learn skills to manage their emotions and cope better with their diabetes. The study is not yet recruiting, but if you're interested, it’s important to know that you will need to be able to read English and provide informed consent to participate.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Male and female adults with documented diagnosis of T2D for at least one year.
• • 2. Age \> 18 years of age.
• • 3. Diabetes Distress Scale score \> 2.0 on any DDS subscale.
• • 4. A1c \> 7.5 (with hemoglobin in the normal range).
• • 5. PHQ-9 Depression score \< 15.
• • 6. Stable medical co-morbid conditions.
• • 7. Absence of a psychotic disorder or an intellectual disability.
• • 8. Able to read English.
• • 9. Able to give informed consent.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Male and female adults with documented diagnosis of T2D for less than one year.
• • 2. Age \< 18 years of age.
• • 3. Diabetes Distress Scale score \< 2.0 on all DDS subscales.
• • 4. A1c \< 7.5 (with hemoglobin in the normal range).
• • 5. PHQ-9 Depression score \> 15.
• • 6. Unstable medical co-morbid conditions (e.g., hospitalization in past three months).
• • 7. Presence of a psychotic disorder or an intellectual disability.
• • 8. Initiation of psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy for emotional issues within three months of study entry.
• • 9. Unable to read English.
• • 10. Unable to give informed consent.