Drawing and Writing Activities for Teens with Type 1 Diabetes
Official title: Effect of Art-Based Drawing and Writing Activities on Anxiety and Positive and Negative Affect in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: A Parallel-Group Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Gazi University · NCT07830082 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether a five-day online drawing and writing program can reduce anxiety and affect in adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 9 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Gazi University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Ankara) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 6, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 21, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07830082 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adolescents aged 9–18 with type 1 diabetes, on an insulin pump, with internet access, and without recent major life events or severe psychiatric disorders.
✕Probably not a fit
Participants without improvements in anxiety or affect may not experience measurable benefits from the program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
In this single-blind, randomized trial, 50 adolescents aged 9–18 with type 1 diabetes are assigned to either a structured five-day online drawing and writing program plus standard care or standard diabetes care alone. The intervention focuses on guided drawing, emotion-focused exercises, and brief reflective writing, with sessions of about 25–30 minutes each. Primary outcome is anxiety, with secondary outcomes including positive and negative affect measured before and after the program using validated questionnaires. The study aims to determine if art-based activities support psychological well-being in adolescents managing type 1 diabetes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience lower anxiety and improved emotional well-being during diabetes management.
How similar studies have gone: Previous art-based or expressive activities have shown potential benefits for emotional well-being in youth, but this specific approach in adolescents with type 1 diabetes is emerging.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria Adolescents aged 9 to 18 years. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus for at least 6 months. Using an insulin infusion pump. Having access to the internet via a smartphone or computer. Able to understand the study procedures and complete the study questionnaires. Providing written informed assent, with written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian. Exclusion Criteria Experience of a major life event (e.g., parental divorce, death of a family member, or relocation) within the past 6 months. Use of a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor. Diagnosis of a severe psychiatric disorder. Participation in an art-based education or training program within the past 6 months
Where it's running
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Çiğdem SARI ÖZTÜRK, PhD
- Email: cigdemsari@gazi.edu.tr
- Phone: 90 312 216 26 63
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.