A self-compassion toolkit to help individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
Developing and Testing a Self-Compassion Tool Kit to Improve the Care of Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes
This study is testing a self-compassion toolkit that includes mindfulness and exercise to see if it can help people with Type 2 Diabetes feel better and improve their overall health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Diego Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Diego, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06398093 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to develop and implement a self-compassion toolkit designed to improve psychological health and well-being in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). The toolkit includes mindfulness meditation, exercise, journaling, and education on sleep hygiene. Participants will engage in a 4-week program where they will receive weekly follow-ups and complete various assessments to evaluate the impact of the toolkit on their distress, coping, glucose levels, and overall wellness. The study employs a pre-test and post-test design to measure the effectiveness of the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes who experience moderate distress as indicated by a score above 2 on the T2D Distress Assessment Scale.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Type 2 Diabetes or those who cannot safely exercise or complete the required tasks may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance emotional well-being and complement existing treatments for Type 2 Diabetes, leading to improved quality of life for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results for mindfulness-based interventions in managing psychological distress in patients with Type 2 Diabetes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Has type 2 diabetes * Has a score above 2 on the T2D Distress Assessment Scale Exclusion Criteria: * Does not have type 2 diabetes * Has a score above 2 on the T2D Distress Assessment Scale * Cannot safely exercise * Cannot complete the requested tasks
Where this trial is running
San Diego, California
- University of California, San Diego — San Diego, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Edward C Chao, DO — UCSD
- Study coordinator: Amalia Axinn, BS
- Email: aaxinn@health.ucsd.edu
- Phone: 6194005050
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.