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Multi-Site Eating Disorder Prevention Program for Type 1 Diabetes

Not Applicable
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Type 1 Diabetes
Eating Disorders
Interventions
Behavioral: Diabetes Body Project
Behavioral: Educational Group
Registration Number
NCT05399446
Lead Sponsor
Oslo University Hospital
Brief Summary

This study aims to test the effectiveness of an evidence-based eating-disorder prevention program specifically targeted for individuals with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) compared to an educational control group. The Diabetes Body Project (DBP), is an adaptation of the Body Project which is the only eating disorder prevention program to have repeatedly produced effects when evaluated by independent researchers, produced stronger effects than credible alternative interventions, and affected objective outcomes. DBP has been adapted slightly for individuals with T1D who are at ultra-high risk for eating disorders. The study aims to test the effectiveness of the DBP of reducing body image concerns and reducing eating pathology and improving glycemic control.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
280
Inclusion Criteria
  1. between the ages of 14-35
  2. diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes of at least 1 year
  3. using insulin
  4. experiencing at least some level of body image concerns
Exclusion Criteria
  1. not between the ages of 14-35
  2. does not have access to wifi (will need for the virtual groups)
  3. Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis of less than 1 year
  4. does not live in the same time zone of Stanford (helps in coordinating groups)
  5. hospitalized for eating disorder treatment in the past year
  6. had eating-disorder related Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in the past year
  7. not using insulin
  8. not experiencing any level of body image concerns
  9. Unwilling to be video-recorded if assigned to Diabetes Body Project
  10. restricted proficiency in language that groups will be conducted in (dependent on location), and pervasive developmental, cognitive, or psychiatric limitations that compromise participation in the intervention sessions and study.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Diabetes Body ProjectDiabetes Body Project-
Educational GroupEducational Group-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change over time in Ideal Body Beliefspre intervention obtained on intake, immediately post intervention, 6 months, 1-year, and 2-years after the conclusion of the intervention]

Assessed with the 8-item Ideal-Body Stereotype Scale-Revised (Stice et al., 2017) which measures pursuit of the thin ideal. Each item is scored on a scale of 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree. Higher scores indicate greater belief in the thin-deal.

Change over time in Diabetes-Specific Eating Pathologypre intervention obtained on intake, immediately post intervention, 6 months, 1-year, and 2-years after the conclusion of the intervention]

Assessed with the 16-item Diabetes Eating Problem Survey-Revised (DEPS-R; Markowitz et al,.2010). Each item is assessed on a scale of 0 = Never to 5= Always. Higher scores indicate greater eating pathology specific to individuals with Type 1 Diabetes such as purposefully not taking enough insulin.

Change over time in Body Dissatisfactionpre intervention obtained on intake, immediately post intervention, 6 months, 1-year, and 2-years after the conclusion of the intervention]

Assessed with the 10-item Body Dissatisfaction Scale (BDI; Berscheid et al., 2973) which assesses dissatisfaction with various body parts. Each item is scored on a scale of 1 = extremely dissatisfied to 5 = extremely satisfied. Lower scores indicate greater body dissatisfaction.

Change in Eating Disorder Symptomspre intervention obtained on intake, immediately post intervention, 6 months, 1-year, and 2-years after the conclusion of the intervention]

Participants will complete a diagnostic interview that is administered by a trained research assistant. We will be using the Eating Disorder Diagnostic Interview (EDDI). Scores are not reported on a scale. The research assistant who conducts the diagnostic interview at post-test and 3-month follow-up will be blinded to the person's condition.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change in Health Care Utilizationpre intervention obtained on intake, immediately post intervention, 6 months, 1-year, and 2-years after the conclusion of the intervention]

service utilization will be assessed with an adapted version of the Patterns of Help Seeking Behavior Scale (Lane \& Addis, 2005). Participants in both conditions will be asked to report frequency of care the past year for physical, mental health, eating, and weight problem

Change over time in Diabetes-Related Quality of Lifepre intervention obtained on intake, immediately post intervention, 6 months, 1-year, and 2-years after the conclusion of the intervention]

Assessed with the adolescent version (23 items) (Hilliard et al., 2020)and young adult version (27-items) of Type 1 Diabetes and Life (T1DAL) measures (Hilliard et al., 2021)assess diabetes specific health-related quality of life among participants with T1D. Total scores are transformed to a 0-100 scale and enables comparison of scores across age ranges. Higher scores indicate greater distress.

Change over time in Diabetes-Specific Distresspre intervention obtained on intake, immediately post intervention, 6 months, 1-year, and 2-years after the conclusion of the intervention]

Assessed with the 20-item Problem Areas In Diabetes scale (PAID) which measures distress related to diabetes. High scores indicate greater distress that are related to living with Type 1 Diabetes

Change in Glycemic Controlpre intervention obtained on intake, immediately post intervention, 6 months, 1-year, and 2-years after the conclusion of the intervention]

Objectively assessed HbA1c (at clinic or by a self-test kit)

Change in Time-In-Range (TIR)pre intervention obtained on intake, immediately post intervention, 6 months, 1-year, and 2-years after the conclusion of the intervention]

TIR past 14 days, screen shot of device. Time-Above-Range (TAR) and Time-Below-Range (TBR) are also recorded

Trial Locations

Locations (4)

Stanford University

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Stanford, California, United States

Joslin Diabetes Center

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Amsterdam Medical University Center

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Oslo University Hospital

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Oslo, Norway

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