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Behavioral Intervention

REACHOUT Mental Health Support App for Type 1 Diabetes

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Tricia S Tang, PhD

Research Sponsored by University of British Columbia

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Have type 1 diabetes (T1D)

Be 19 years or older

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 0, 3, 6 month(s)

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial investigates if a 6-month mental health support program, delivered via a mobile app, helps adults with type 1 diabetes. Features include 24/7 chat, virtual happy hours, and trained Peer-Supporters.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 19 with type 1 diabetes who live in certain areas of British Columbia, speak English, and experience some distress related to their diabetes. They must have internet or smartphone access. Those with pre-existing mental health conditions or substance use issues cannot participate.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests a mobile app called REACHOUT that offers peer-led mental health support to adults with type 1 diabetes. Participants will use the app's features like chat rooms and virtual happy hours for six months, compared to a wait-list group.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves a support program rather than medication, traditional side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort or privacy concerns while using the app.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I have type 1 diabetes.

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I am 19 years old or older.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 0, 3, 6 month(s)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~0, 3, 6 month(s)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 0, 3, 6 month(s) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in Diabetes Distress

Secondary outcome measures

Change in % Time in Range

Change in Depressive Symptom Severity

Change in Diabetes-Specific Quality of Life

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: REACHOUTExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The REACHOUT intervention arm will receive access to the REACHOUT mobile app through which they will be able to review profiles of Peer Supporters and connect with one of their choosing. They will also have access to the other app features including a 24/7 chat room and face-to-face support via virtual happy hours. Participants will complete questionnaires (baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months) and a blood draw (baseline and 6 months). Monetary compensation will be provided for their time and effort.

Group II: Wait-listActive Control1 Intervention

The wait-list control group will receive access to the mobile app/support program after six (6) months. They will complete questionnaires and a blood draw at baseline and 6 months. Monetary compensation will be provided for their time and effort.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Brain CanadaOTHER

17 Previous Clinical Trials

5,744 Total Patients Enrolled

Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationOTHER

232 Previous Clinical Trials

141,529 Total Patients Enrolled

University of British ColumbiaLead Sponsor

1,413 Previous Clinical Trials

2,466,741 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

REACHOUT Virtual Mental Health Support (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05668507 — N/A

Type 1 Diabetes Research Study Groups: Wait-list, REACHOUT

Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Trial 2023: REACHOUT Virtual Mental Health Support Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05668507 — N/A

REACHOUT Virtual Mental Health Support (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05668507 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there any opportunities for individuals to participate in this trial at the present time?

"As per clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is not looking for participants at present. The original posting date was May 1st 2023 and the last edit was made on February 24th 2023. Despite this study's lack of recruitment, there are 380 other trials that require patient volunteers right now."

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Recent research and studies

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REACHOUT Mental Health Support Mobile App

Tricia Tang 2023. "REACHOUT Mental Health Support Mobile App". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05668507.

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