Can talk therapy tame eating disorders and blood sugar in type 1 diabetes?

NCT ID NCT05540704

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a type of talk therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can help people with type 1 diabetes who also have eating disorders. Participants will be randomly assigned to ACT, supportive diabetes counseling, or a waitlist. The goal is to see if these therapies improve eating disorder symptoms, blood sugar control, and diabetes management.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Supportive Diabetes Counseling

What this could lead to

If it works, this could provide an effective psychological treatment for eating disorders in type 1 diabetes, improving both mental health and blood sugar control.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively early-stage trial with 235 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy requires time and commitment, and benefits may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

binge eating disorder Binge-Eating Disorder bulimia nervosa Disordered Eating Behavior eating disorder Feeding and Eating Disorders type 1 diabetes mellitus

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  • Brown University

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    Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

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  • Duke University

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    Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States

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