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

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

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

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.

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Locations

  • Ann and Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago

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    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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