Mindfulness and Virtual Reality for Type 1 Diabetes
(MBSR-VR Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this study is to learn if Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) can be delivered using virtual reality (VR) technology to emerging adults (youth 16-20 years old) with type 1 diabetes and high levels of stress reactivity. If successful, MBSR-VR has the potential to reach many people who may be living in different places who might not have access to programs like MBSR. This is important because young adults with a chronic illness like diabetes and high levels of stress have been shown to have worse health than young adults with lower stress and young adults without diabetes. This study has not been designed to determine if MBSR-VR improves the health of young adults with diabetes (improves their glycemic control),their feelings of distress (this includes stress, depression, and anxiety), or their mindfulness (being more aware of their thoughts, feelings, actions, and environment) but we will look to see if people are reporting improvements in these areas.
Who Is on the Research Team?
April Idalski Carcone, PhD, MSW
Principal Investigator
Wayne State University
Erica MS Sibinga, MD
Principal Investigator
Johns Hopkins University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for young adults aged 16-20 who have type 1 diabetes and experience high stress. Participants should not have conditions that would prevent them from using virtual reality or participating in mindfulness activities.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - Virtual Reality
Trial Overview
The study compares a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program delivered through virtual reality to receiving a simple stress tip sheet, aiming to see if VR mindfulness can help reduce stress in young people with type 1 diabetes.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Emerging adults assigned to TAU will be offered a stress management tip sheet and will otherwise continue to manage their stress using their usual manner. No other treatment services will be offered and they will not be prevented from seeking alternative treatment independent of the research study.
Participants will receive a 9-week virtually delivered Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program enhanced with virtual reality (MBSR-VR). The intervention includes instructor-led mindfulness training, guided meditation practices, and home-based mindfulness exercises delivered remotely using video conferencing and virtual reality technology. Participants will be asked to complete weekly sessions and engage in regular mindfulness practice throughout the intervention period.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Wayne State University
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Collaborator
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