New NHS program aims to tackle the emotional toll of type 1 diabetes

NCT ID NCT07193446

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new NHS pathway to help adults with type 1 diabetes manage diabetes distress—the worry, frustration, and burnout that often comes with the condition. The pathway trains healthcare teams to recognize and discuss distress during routine visits, and offers an online group program for those who need extra support. The study will enroll 110 adults with type 1 diabetes, along with their healthcare professionals and family members, to see if the approach is feasible and acceptable in the UK NHS.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Enhanced Usual Care and REDUCE programme (behavioural interventions)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a practical NHS pathway to help adults with type 1 diabetes manage the emotional burden of their condition, improving quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small feasibility study, not a large trial. It tests whether the approach works in practice, not whether it improves health outcomes. The interventions may not be effective for everyone.

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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.

DIABETES TYPE 1

Contacts and locations

Locations

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals NHS Trust
RECRUITING

London, United Kingdom
Royal United Hospitals Bath
RECRUITING

Bath, United Kingdom
University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust
RECRUITING

Leicester, LE1 7RH,, United Kingdom

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