New program aims to ease diabetes distress in teens
NCT ID NCT06709755
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a group-based program called Supporting Teen Problem Solving (STePS) designed to reduce diabetes-specific emotional distress in teenagers with type 1 diabetes. The program is based on cognitive-behavioral and problem-solving approaches. Researchers will enroll 360 teens across 6 U.S. sites, comparing in-person and telehealth delivery against an educational control group. The goal is to see if STePS improves emotional well-being and helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels over time.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Supporting Teen Problem Solving (STePS) – a group-based behavioral program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could provide a proven way to ease diabetes-related stress and prevent worsening blood sugar control in teenagers.
- What could go wrong
- This is an effectiveness-implementation trial, not a new drug. The program may not work as well in real-world settings as in earlier studies, and benefits may vary across different groups.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ann and Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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