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NCT Number: NCT05264376

Eating Disorder Prevention Program for Women With T1D

This study aims to test the effectiveness of an evidence-based eating- disorder prevention program specifically targeted for individuals with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) compared to an educational control group. The Diabetes Body Project (DBP), is an adaptation of the Body Project which is the only eating disorder prevention program to have repeatedly produced effects when evaluated by independent researchers, produced stronger effects than credible alternative interventions, and affected objective outcomes. DBP has been adapted slightly for individuals with T1D who are at ultra-high risk for eating disorders. The study aims to test the effectiveness of the DBP of reducing body image concerns and reducing eating pathology and improving glycemic control.

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Key information

Conditions

Eating Disorders Autoimmune Diseases Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Endocrine System Diseases Feeding and Eating Disorders Glucose Metabolism Disorders Immune System Diseases Mental Disorders Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive Type 1 Diabetes

Age range

15 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Stanford University

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

I)female-identifying II) aged 15-30 years old III) diagnosis of T1D for at least a 6-month duration per American Diabetes Association(ADA) criteria who are taking insulin IV) have visited their diabetes care provider in the past year V) body image concerns

Exclusion criteria

I) not female identifying II) not in age range III) does not have a diagnosis of T1D for at least 6 months per ADA criteria who are taking insulin IV) have not visited their diabetes care provider in the past year V) do not report some level of body dissatisfaction

Treatment and study plan

Diabetes Body Project

Behavioral

The Diabetes Body Project (DBP) is an adapted version of the Body Project Prevention program designed specifically for individuals with Type 1 Diabetes. DBP consists of six weekly, one-hour long sessions. Group participants complete the exercises from the original Body Project and also new diabetes-specific content, drawn from Olmsted et al. (2002) that is delivered in a dissonance-based interactive format with Socratic questions from group leaders encourage participants to generate their own answers.

Educational Control

Behavioral

We selected a T1D management/Eating disorder psychoeducational comparison condition previously tested (Olmsted et al., 2002) to control for expectancy effects and demand characteristics. To match the Diabetes Body Project, the educational lectures by Dr. Olmsted will be delivered in 6 1-hour blocks. Topics include basic information about the various EDs, complications of ED behaviors, diabetes and body image, effects of dieting on blood glucose, and the risk of complications.

Primary outcomes

  1. Percentage of Time With Blood Sugar in Range as a Measure of Glycemic Control

    Time frame: Three months following the 6-week intervention period

    Participants wore a continuous-glucose monitor for 14 days as well as self-reported A1c levels. The percentage of time that participants had blood sugar in range (70 to 180 mg/dL) is reported.

  2. Eating Disorder Symptoms

    Time frame: Assessed at week 6 (post-intervention) and three months following the 6-week intervention period

    Participants completed a diagnostic interview using the semi-structured Eating Disorder Diagnostic Interview (EDDI) was used to assess eating disorder symptoms, including frequency of binge eating, vomiting, laxative/diuretic use, fasting, and excessive exercise, as well as degree of overvaluation of weight/shape, feeling fat, and fear of weight gain. Participants were also asked about distress regarding binge eating, rapid eating, eating until uncomfortably full, eating large quantities of food when not hungry, eating alone because of embarrassment, and feeling disgusted, depressed, or guilty after binge eating. The research assistant administering the interview was blinded to the person's condition. Scores range from 0 to over 100 for the most severe cases. Higher scores indicate higher levels of eating disorder symptoms. Items assessing symptoms in the past month were summed to form a composite.

  3. Body Dissatisfaction (BS)

    Time frame: Week 6 (post-intervention) and three months following the 6-week intervention period

    Assessed with the 10-item Body Dissatisfaction Scale which assesses dissatisfaction with various body parts. Each item is scored on a scale of 1 = extremely dissatisfied to 6 = extremely satisfied. Item scores were averaged to create an overall score (1 to 6). Lower scores indicate greater body dissatisfaction.

  4. Thin Ideal Internalization

    Time frame: Week 6 (post-intervention) and three months following the 6-week intervention period

    Assessed with the 8-item Ideal-Body Stereotype Scale-Revised which measures pursuit of the thin ideal. Each item is scored on a scale of 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree. Item scores were averaged to create an overall score (1 to 5). Higher scores indicate greater belief in the thin-deal.

  5. Diabetes-Specific Eating Pathology

    Time frame: Week 6 (post-intervention) and three months following the 6-week intervention period

    Assessed with the 16-item Diabetes Eating Problem Survey-Revised. Each item is assessed on a scale of 0 = Never to 5= Always. Item scores were averaged to create an overall score (0 to 5). Higher scores indicate greater eating pathology specific to individuals with Type 1 Diabetes such as purposefully not taking enough insulin.

  6. Diabetes-Specific Distress

    Time frame: Week 6 (post-intervention) and three months following the 6-week intervention period

    Assessed with the 28-item Type 1 Diabetes Distress Scale which measures distress related to diabetes. Each item is assessed on a scale of 1 = Not a Problem to 6 = A Very Serious Problem. Item scores were averaged to create an overall score (1 to 6). High scores indicate greater distress that are related to living with Type 1 Diabetes.

  7. Negative Affect

    Time frame: Week 6 (post-intervention) and three months following the 6-week intervention period

    Negative affect will be assessed with the sadness, guilt, and fear/anxiety subscales (totaling 20 items) from the Positive Affect and Negative Affect Scale-Revised. Each item is scored on a scale of 1 = Not at All to 5 = Extremely. Item scores were averaged to create an overall score (1 to 5) Higher scores indicate greater negative affect.

  8. Quality of Life (Well-Being)

    Time frame: Week 6 (post-intervention) and three months following the 6-week intervention period

    Assessed with the 5-item World Health Organization Well-Being Index that measures health related quality of life. Each item is scored on a scale of 0 = At no Time to 5 = All of the Time. Item scores were averaged to create an overall score (0 to 5). Higher scores indicate greater well-being.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Stanford University

Other

Collaborators

  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluating an Eating Disorder Prevention Program for Young Women With Type 1 Diabetes

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Mar 3, 2022
Registry last updated
Jan 7, 2025

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