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RECRUITINGPhase 2INTERVENTIONAL

ACT1VATE: Addressing Emotional Distress to Improve Outcomes Among Diverse Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

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About This Trial

This research will compare a psychological intervention ("ACT1VATE") versus diabetes self-management education and support (DSME/S; usual care) in improving clinical, behavioral, psychosocial, process, and cost outcomes among adults with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes (T1D) who are experiencing significant diabetes-related emotional distress and poor glycemic control in a real world, healthcare environment.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Spanish or English-speaking - Type 1 diabetes - Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) 7.5% - 12.5% in last 90 days - Screen positive for diabetes distress Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Severe medical or psychological conditions that would interfere with participation based on the opinion of a provider - Plans to move out of the San Diego area in the next 12 months - Lack of technology capability required to complete online surveys and telemedicine visit Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Spanish or English-speaking * Type 1 diabetes * Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) 7.5% - 12.5% in last 90 days * Screen positive for diabetes distress Exclusion Criteria: * Severe medical or psychological conditions that would interfere with participation based on the opinion of a provider * Plans to move out of the San Diego area in the next 12 months * Lack of technology capability required to complete online surveys and telemedicine visit

Treatments Being Tested

BEHAVIORAL

ACT1VATE

ACT1VATE, informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), will consist of five, 90-minute group-based telemedicine therapy sessions delivered by a Behavioral Health Provider.

BEHAVIORAL

DSME/S

Diabetes self-management education and support (DSME/S) will be delivered by a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist via one-on-one telemedicine format.

Locations (1)

Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute
San Diego, California, United States