One session to lift mood? new trial for teens with diabetes

NCT ID NCT06752369

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

Summary

This study tests whether a single, one-on-one session focused on depression can help teens with type 1 diabetes feel better and improve their blood sugar levels. Eighty teens aged 11-18 with mild depression will either get the special session or standard diabetes education. Researchers will check mood and HbA1c over 6 months to see if the quick help makes a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
single-session behavioral intervention (depression SSI)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a quick, practical way to help teens with type 1 diabetes feel less depressed and manage their diabetes better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 80 participants. The intervention is very brief, so lasting benefits are uncertain. It may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Feb 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

12 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Child or adolescent age between 11-18 years, inclusive * Physician confirmed T1D diagnosis of at least 6 months duration prior to study enrollment * Positive depression screening score of \>5 on the PHQ-9 in the last year * Not currently engaged in outpatient mental healthcare * English fluency Exclusion Criteria: * Another systemic chronic medical illness except for celiac disease, autoimmune thyroiditis, microalbuminuria, hypertension, or well-managed asthma * Any score of 1, 2, or 3 on item 9 (indicating suicidal ideation) of the PHQ-9 in the last year.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nemours Children's Hospital - FL

    RECRUITING

    Orlando, Florida, 32827, United States

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