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Turtle power: pet therapy may boost diabetes management

NCT ID NCT07298837

Disease control Sponsor: Karadeniz Technical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether caring for a live turtle or watching turtle videos could help adults with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control and feel more confident about taking their diabetes medication. Fifty-one participants were split into three groups: live turtle care, turtle videos, or usual care. Over 12 weeks, researchers measured changes in HbA1c (a blood sugar marker) and self-efficacy (confidence in medication use). The goal was to see if a simple, enjoyable activity like pet therapy could support diabetes management.

What this could mean

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Active substance
turtle therapy (live turtle care or turtle videos)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their blood sugar and feel more confident about taking their medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 51 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect of turtle therapy on blood sugar is unproven, and caring for a pet may not be practical or appealing for all patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

51 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2024

Finished

Nov 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older, * Agreement to participate in the study, * Being literate, * Being able to communicate verbally, * No vision, hearing, or speech impairments, * Agreeing to adopt and care for a turtle (turtle group), * Ownership of a smartphone, tablet, or computer (video turtle group), * Having been diagnosed with T2DM and having been receiving DM treatment for at least 6 months, * HbA1c \>7%. Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study, * Not having T2DM, * Having received DM treatment for less than 6 months, * Having a psychiatric disorder diagnosed by a psychiatrist.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Human-Animal Bond type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pet-human bonding Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gümüşhane University

    Gümüşhane, 29600, Turkey (Türkiye)

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