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Self-compassion to Reduce Diabetes Distress in Persons With Type 1 Diabetes

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Type 1 Diabetes
Interventions
Behavioral: Mindful Self-Compassion
Registration Number
NCT05070949
Lead Sponsor
Mahidol University
Brief Summary

This study explored the effects of self-compassion intervention on diabetes distress and self-compassion.

Detailed Description

This study tests the effects of a 12-week mindful self-compassion (MSC) program in people with type 1 diabetes. Eighty participants will be randomized to the MSC program or be in a wait-list control group. Measures of primary outcome are self-compassion and diabetes- distress. Secondary outcomes are hemoglobin A1C, diabetes self-efficacy, stress and depression symptoms, and sleep quality. Outcomes will be measured at baseline, 12 weeks (end of the program) and 24 weeks (post program).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
34
Inclusion Criteria
  • type 1 diabetes, age 18-30
  • own computer or tablet with access to internet for meetings
  • willingness to complete all 6 sessions

Exclusion criteria:

  • history of self-harm or suicide attempt in the pat one year
  • severe diabetic complications such as dialysis or blindness
  • unstable depression, requiring ongoing medication adjustment within the last 3 months
  • A1C > 11%
  • Severe hypoglycemia requiring emergency room visit or hospitalization in the past 6 months
  • History of Diabetic Ketoacidosis requiring hospitalization in the past 3 months
  • pregnant or intend to get pregnant during the study timeframe
Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Mindful Self-CompassionMindful Self-CompassionParticipants will meet every 2 weeks via zoom application or equivalent online meeting platforms, for 12 weeks. The sessions will be led by a clinical psychologist. The curriculum will follow mindful compassion program by Neff KD
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Diabetes distressbaseline to 24 weeks

Diabetes distress will be evaluated by a questionnaire. Each item is rated on a 6-point Likert scale from 1 (no problem) to 6 (serious problems).

Scores range from 17 to 102, which the higher scores indicate the higher diabetes distress levels (A worse outcome).

Self-compassionbaseline to 24 weeks

Self-compassion will be evaluated by a questionnaire. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).

Scores range from 26 to 130, which the higher scores indicate the higher self-compassion levels (A better outcome). This outcome is reported in the mean difference of self-compassion score between two groups.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Stress and depressive symptomsbaseline to 24 weeks

stress and depressive symptoms will be measured by a questionnaire. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). Scores range from 0 to 40, which the higher scores indicate higher stress and depression (A worse outcome). This outcome is reported in the mean difference of stress and depression score between two groups.

Diabetes Self-efficacybaseline to 24 weeks

Diabetes self-efficacy will be measured by questionnaire. Each item is rated on a 5-point Likert scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree).

Scores range from 19 to 95, which the higher scores indicate the higher self-efficacy levels (A better outcome).

Hemoglobin A1Cbaseline and 12 weeks

HbA1c will be obtained by blood test.

Sleep qualitybaseline to 24 weeks

Sleep quality will be measured by a questionnaire. Each item is rated on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 (very good) to 3 (very bad).

Scores range from 0 to 21, which the higher scores indicate poor sleep quality (A worse outcome).

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital

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Bangkok, Ratchatewi, Thailand

Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University

🇹🇭

Bangkok, Thailand

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