Board game beats boredom: new study tests fun way to tackle diabetes anxiety

NCT ID NCT07195188

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Izmir Tinaztepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether playing a board game called 'Let's Learn Diabetes' could lower anxiety and help people with type 2 diabetes better follow their insulin treatment. 72 adults aged 40-65 who recently started insulin were randomly assigned to either four weekly game sessions or standard education. Researchers measured anxiety and treatment adherence before and after the program.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Let's Learn Diabetes board game education program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a fun, low-cost way to help people with diabetes feel less anxious and stick to their insulin treatment.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 72 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be modest or not last long-term.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder diabetes mellitus Treatment Adherence and Compliance type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETE MELLITUS TYPE 2 DIABETES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Uşak Eğitim Ve Araştırma Hastanesi

Uşak, Turkey (Türkiye)

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