Support Group Surveys for Individuals Who Have Type 1 Diabetes and an Eating Disorder

Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Trial

Official title:

Support Group Surveys for Individuals Who Have Type 1 Diabetes and an Eating Disorder

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00818142
• Other study ID #: 03653-07-A
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• First received: January 5, 2009
• Last updated: November 30, 2015
• Start date: January 2008
• Est. completion date: December 2010

Study information

• Verified date: August 2013
• Source: HealthPartners Institute
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: United States: Park Nicollet Institute Institutional Review Board
• Study type: Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

We propose to conduct a monthly group of persons with type 1 diabetes who also withhold insulin. Subjects will be asked to complete a 2-page survey (check-in sheet) at the beginning of each session and a 5-page survey (Diabetes and Eating Disorders Survey) on their first session and at their last session of their group.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 16
• Est. completion date: December 2010
• Est. primary completion date: December 2010
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: Both
• Age group: 18 Years and older

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Have an eating disorder

• Have type 1 diabetes

• Withhold their insulin

• 18 years or older

• Actively being treated at EDI

• Committed to at least one appointment each month with each member of their individual EDI team (RD, CDE or RN, CDE; LP; and MD)

• Approval of participation by EDI/DM team (RD; RN; LP; MD)

• Able to attend 66% of group sessions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Psychologically not ready for this group therapy

• Have additional eating disorder issues that would make attendance in this group inappropriate

• Not committed to continuing treatment at PN's EDI

• Not being actively treated at PN's EDI

• Has type 2 diabetes

Study Design

Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
• Eating Disorder
• Eating Disorders
• Type 1 Diabetes

Intervention

Behavioral:
• ED/DM Support Group
The ED/DM Recovery Group focuses on assisting individuals with diabetes and an eating disorder - specifically the struggle of withholding insulin. The group utilizes strategies and tools that have been taught in other EDI programs, and also builds on the strengths of a group. The group is a means for learning and support as the individuals continue a regular schedule of school, work, and/or family life.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	Park Nicollet Eating Disorder Institute	Minneapolis	Minnesota

Sponsors (4)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
HealthPartners Institute	International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet, Park Nicollet Eating Disorder Institute, Park Nicollet Foundation

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

References & Publications (2)

Colton P, Olmsted M, Daneman D, Rydall A, Rodin G. Disturbed eating behavior and eating disorders in preteen and early teenage girls with type 1 diabetes: a case-controlled study. Diabetes Care. 2004 Jul;27(7):1654-9. — View Citation

Goebel-Fabbri AE, Fikkan J, Connell A, Vangsness L, Anderson BJ. Identification and treatment of eating disorders in women with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Treat Endocrinol. 2002;1(3):155-62. Review. — View Citation

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Adherence to insulin regimen.		Monthly	No