Diabetes and depression: new study explores the hidden toll
NCT ID NCT07241325
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is observing 500 adults with type 2 diabetes to understand how their mental well-being, depression, and quality of life are connected. Participants will fill out questionnaires about their feelings and daily life. The goal is to find patterns that can help doctors offer better support for both body and mind.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 500 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult patients (aged 18 years and older) with a confirmed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus receiving ongoing outpatient care at the Metabolism Clinic of National Taiwan University Hospital. Approximately 350 participants will be recruited using convenience sampling during routine clinic visits. All participants must be able to read and understand Chinese questionnaires, complete self-administered forms, and provide written informed consent. The study does not include healthy volunteers or individuals without type 2 diabetes.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults aged 18 years or older with full legal capacity. 2. Clinically diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and receiving ongoing outpatient care. 3. Able to read and understand Chinese questionnaires and complete self-administered forms. 4. Understand the study purpose and procedures and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of major psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder). 2. Moderate to severe cognitive impairment or dementia, as assessed by the clinical physician, making it impossible to complete the questionnaires. 3. Currently experiencing acute diabetic complications (e.g., diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state) or hospitalization. 4. Severe language or other communication barriers preventing expression of consent or understanding of study content.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Taiwan University Hospital - Metabolism
RECRUITINGTaipei, 100229, Taiwan
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