Mindfulness Training in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Purpose

Creation of an adaptation of a mindfulness-based stress reduction mobile health application specifically designed for adolescents living with Type 1 diabetes. Aim to determine whether daily mindfulness improves anxiety symptoms in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes.

Conditions

  • Anxiety
  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Quality of Life

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 12 Years and 19 Years
Eligible Genders
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Clinical diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes for 6 months or longer - Anxiety score of 5 or higher on the Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale - Must be able to read and speak English

Exclusion Criteria

  • Clinical diagnosis of a chronic medical condition requiring intensive daily management

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
N/A
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Mindfulness training mobile health application
Use of a mindfulness training mobile health application
  • Behavioral: Mindfulness training
    Mindfulness-training mobile health application

Recruiting Locations

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
University of South Florida

Study Contact