Teens with diabetes try art therapy to boost mental health

NCT ID NCT07625254

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether an 8-week arts-based storytelling workshop can improve social connection, identity, and emotional well-being in adolescents and young adults with diabetes. Ten participants aged 16-25 will attend weekly sessions involving writing, drawing, and group discussion. The goal is to see if this creative approach is feasible and acceptable as a supplement to standard diabetes care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Arts-Based Storytelling Workshop Series
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a low-cost, creative way to help teens with diabetes feel more connected and emotionally supported.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 10 participants. It is not designed to prove effectiveness, and results may not apply to all teens with diabetes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus

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DIABETES MELLITUS

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Locations

University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, California, 94107, United States

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