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CBT in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Registration Number
NCT00360061
Lead Sponsor
University of Bristol
Brief Summary

The effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for adolescents with type 1 diabetes will be tested. This structured, time-limited, problem-orientated therapy will be used to impact on psychosocial factors influencing diabetic control, with the patient and therapist working together on specific goals to develop adaptive strategies.

Detailed Description

Ninety 11-16 year olds with T1DM (duration \>1 year), attending paediatric diabetes outpatient clinics based in 4 centres in South-West England, UK, will be recruited to a randomised controlled trial of one to one sessions of CBT versus non-directive supportive counselling. Participants will attend up to 6 sessions (weekly) with either a CBT therapist or a counsellor, with 2 further sessions at 6 and 12 months. Follow up will continue for 12 months post intervention. HbA1c is the primary outcome measure. Psychological measures will also be measured.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
90
Inclusion Criteria
  • Attendance at out-patients clinics at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Southmead Hospital in Bristol, Weston General Hospital, The Royal United Hospital in Bath, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester or the Musgrove Park branch of the Taunton and Somerset Hospital Aged 11-16 years old (inclusive) on the first day of the study Type 1 diabetes Duration at least 12 months on the first day of the study
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Exclusion Criteria
  • chronic illnesses with dietary management implications (e.g. cystic fibrosis and coeliac disease) special educational needs (e.g. Down's syndrome) making the patient unable to co-operate with CBT in care of social services primary responsibility for care elsewhere English not spoken as a first language Known psychological/ psychiatric problems for which the patient has already been referred
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
HBA1c
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Well Being Questionnaire, Children's Health locus of control,
Diabetes Quality of Life for Youths (modified from DCCT),
Self Efficacy for Diabetes Scale (modified version,),
Diabetes Family Behaviour Scale, Diabetes Readiness to Change Questionnaire,
Modified Health Care Climate Questionnaire (at baseline only).

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

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Bristol, United Kingdom

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