New therapy aims to tackle emotional toll of type 1 diabetes

NCT ID NCT04933851

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares a psychological therapy program called ACT1VATE to standard diabetes education in 250 adults with type 1 diabetes who have high emotional distress and poor blood sugar control. The therapy is delivered in five group sessions via video call. Researchers will measure changes in blood sugar levels and diabetes-related distress over 12 months.

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)-based group telemedicine sessions
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide an effective way to reduce diabetes-related emotional distress and improve blood sugar control in adults with type 1 diabetes.
What could go wrong: This is a Phase 2 trial with 250 participants, so results are still preliminary. The intervention is behavioral, so benefits may vary widely between individuals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 1 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

TYPE 1 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute
RECRUITING

San Diego, California, 92121, United States

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