Status:

COMPLETED

Decreasing Stress in Diabetes

Lead Sponsor:

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Conditions:

Stress

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to determine the effects of an online 6-month Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention compared to an active c...

Detailed Description

Specific Aims are: 1) To conduct a randomized controlled trial to determine the effects of an online 6-month Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) intervention compared to an active control Stress...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Men and Women
  • Age 18 years or older
  • Diagnosed with diabetes for at least one year
  • Hemoglobin A1c ≥ 7.5% within 10 weeks and 2 days (72 days) before the start of the study intervention (Orientation session)
  • High Subjective stress defined as Perceived Stress Scale-10 score ≥ 12
  • Available for the intervention sessions with reasonable certainty
  • Have a device equipped with internet connection, camera and microphone and willingness to interact with study staff and class instructors virtually/remotely via this platform
  • Must have a Primary Care Provider (PCP)
  • Must have an accessible/active personal e-mail address or be willing to obtain one for study correspondence

Exclusion

  • Current suicidality
  • History of, or meets Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) structured interview criteria for, bipolar disorder, psychosis, or other significant psychopathology; Those with depression or anxiety will be allowed to participate since they are under the care of a PCP.
  • Inpatient admission for psychiatric disorder within the past two years, or ER visit for psychiatric disorder within the past 10 weeks
  • Meets MINI structured interview criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder or Substance Use Disorder (Past 12 months)
  • Inability to read, write or speak English
  • Current enrollment in a stress reduction program, or in any other investigative study
  • Previous participation in a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course
  • Pregnant women
  • Have a household member who is currently, or was previously, assigned to study treatment

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 28 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 9 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

309 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04016415

Start Date

July 28 2020

End Date

August 9 2024

Last Update

October 2 2025

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Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States, 17033