Improving mental health care for adults with Type 1 diabetes
A process evaluation of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial to promote mental health among adults with Type 1 diabetes
['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA · NIH-11066778
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
| Phase | ['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATHENS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11066778 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults with Type 1 diabetes who may also be experiencing symptoms of depression.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Type 1 diabetes or who are not experiencing depression may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
ATHENS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA — ATHENS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: COOPER, ZACH — UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
- Study coordinator: COOPER, ZACH
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.
Conditions: adult onset diabetes, Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus