Improving mental health care for adults with Type 1 diabetes
Official title: A process evaluation of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial to promote mental health among adults with Type 1 diabetes
Funded at University of Georgia · NIH-11066778 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how to improve mental health support for adults with Type 1 diabetes who might also be feeling depressed, by using a new approach that helps manage both their diabetes and mental health together, and it’s for people who want to see if this method can make a difference in their overall well-being over the course of a year.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Georgia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Athens, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | December 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $43,828 |
| NIH project number | 1F31DK141239-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11066778 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adults with Type 1 diabetes who may also be experiencing symptoms of depression.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Type 1 diabetes or who are not experiencing depression may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to better integrate mental health treatment for adults with Type 1 diabetes who may also be experiencing depression. It focuses on adapting the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) to address both diabetes management and mental health needs simultaneously. Participants will be assessed over a year to evaluate their self-efficacy, motivation, and diabetes management, while also measuring changes in depression and blood sugar control. The study aims to understand how well this integrated approach works and how it can be implemented in primary care settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health outcomes and better diabetes management for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that integrated care models can be effective, but this specific adaptation for Type 1 diabetes and depression is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Georgia
Athens, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cooper, Zach — University of Georgia
- Study coordinator: Cooper, Zach
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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.