Talking it out: new group therapy aims to ease diabetes distress in young adults

NCT ID NCT06936280

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Odense University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a group-based psychological program called ACTnow for emerging adults (ages 18-35) with type 1 diabetes who feel overwhelmed by their condition. The program includes six bi-weekly sessions led by a psychologist and nurse, focusing on mindfulness and acceptance strategies. Researchers will compare the group therapy to a waitlist to see if it reduces diabetes distress and improves blood sugar levels and overall well-being.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: group-based psychological intervention (ACTnow) based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an effective, scalable way to reduce diabetes distress and improve quality of life for young adults with type 1 diabetes.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial (100 participants) and the control group will receive the intervention later, so long-term benefits are unclear. The intervention is behavioral, so results depend on participant engagement and may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

type 1 diabetes mellitus type 1 diabetes mellitus 1

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETES DISTRESS DIABETES MELLITUS, TYPE 1

Contacts and locations

Locations

Esbjerg Hospital
RECRUITING

Esbjerg, Denmark
Odense University Hospital
RECRUITING

Odense, Denmark
Sønderborg Hospital
RECRUITING

Sønderborg, Denmark

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