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Improving Mental Health in Diabetes: A Guided Self-Help Study

Not Applicable
Withdrawn
Conditions
Depression
Type 2 Diabetes
Anxiety
Registration Number
NCT01473017
Lead Sponsor
University of Edinburgh
Brief Summary

This study employs a Randomised Controlled Trial design to investigate whether a CBT-based guided self-help intervention can improve anxiety, depression, psychological well-being, quality of life, Diabetic self-care and adherence; as compared to controls. The study aims to recruit 42 individuals with Diabetes and mild to moderate anxiety or depression. Anxiety and depression are common in patients with Type 2 Diabetes, and has been shown to affect Diabetes control. Literature suggests that CBT can benefit individuals with Diabetes and comorbid mental ill-health, however little research has been done to date on the effect of guided self-help in this population. It is expected that this intervention will improve patient's mental health, as well as extend the limited knowledge-base on guided self-help in chronic illness.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Individuals with a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes with mild-moderate anxiety and/or depression (scoring 8 to 15 on the HADS scale) will be recruited, provided they do not meet any one of the exclusion criteria listed below. Patients will be able to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Individuals with a history of clinically diagnosed psychotic symptoms, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
  • Participants with a known Learning Disability or severe visual impairment.
  • Participants who cannot read or write
  • Participants under 18 years of age or over age 75
  • Long-term hospital inpatients
  • Individuals with a diagnosis of Diabetes secondary to a major physical condition (consultation will be sought from medical professionals where appropriate on an individual basis)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Anxiety and/or depression in Type 2 Diabetes18 weeks

To see whether a CBT based guided self-help book improves anxiety and/or depression in participants with Type 2 Diabetes

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quality of life18 weeks

To see whether the intervention enhances quality of life, psychological well-being and self-reported diabetes management.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Raigmore Hospital

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Inverness, Highlands, United Kingdom

Raigmore Hospital
🇬🇧Inverness, Highlands, United Kingdom

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