Improving emotional support for adults with Type 1 diabetes
Official title: ACT1VATE: Addressing Emotional Distress to Improve Outcomes among Diverse Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
Funded at Scripps Health · NIH-10670954 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how helping people with emotional stress can make it easier for adults with Type 1 diabetes to manage their condition, comparing a new program that offers psychological support to regular diabetes education, all through friendly online sessions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Scripps Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2020 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $656,226 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK127491-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10670954 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older with Type 1 diabetes who experience significant emotional distress.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Type 1 diabetes or those who do not experience emotional distress may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how addressing emotional distress can enhance diabetes management for adults with Type 1 diabetes. It compares a new intervention called ACT1VATE, which includes psychological support, to traditional diabetes self-management education. Participants will engage in telemedicine sessions that either focus on diabetes support or provide psychological interventions aimed at reducing emotional distress. The study aims to improve glycemic control and overall well-being among diverse adults facing challenges with diabetes management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better emotional and physical health outcomes for adults with Type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that integrating psychological support into diabetes care can improve patient outcomes, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Scripps Health
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fortmann, Adelaide L — Scripps Health
- Study coordinator: Fortmann, Adelaide L
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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.