Creating a group program to help manage diabetes distress and improve blood sugar control.
Development of a Group Emotion-Focused Behavioral Intervention for Diabetes Distress and Glycemic Management in Patients with T2D.
This study is testing a supportive group program to help people with Type 2 Diabetes manage their emotions better, which can make it easier to stick to their diabetes care and feel less stressed.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11019720 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a group intervention aimed at helping individuals with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) who experience emotional distress related to their condition. The program, known as the Group Emotion-Focused Behavioral Intervention (G-EFBI), is designed to enhance emotional regulation skills, which can improve adherence to diabetes management and reduce distress. Participants will engage in group sessions that provide support and strategies to cope with the emotional challenges of living with diabetes, while also aiming to lower their A1c levels. The study will assess how well this group approach works compared to a control intervention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have Type 2 Diabetes and experience diabetes distress.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Type 2 Diabetes or those who do not experience emotional distress related to their diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved emotional well-being and better blood sugar management for patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that emotion-focused interventions can be effective in managing diabetes distress and improving glycemic control, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Coccaro, Emil Frank — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Coccaro, Emil Frank
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.