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Drawing and Writing Activities in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

NCT07830082 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Turkey tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2026-04-06
Last updated
2026-09-21

Condition(s) studied

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM)Anxiety

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Drawing and Writing Intervention

Drawing and Writing Intervention: Participants assigned to the intervention group will receive a structured drawing and writing intervention in addition to standard diabetes care. The intervention consists of five individual sessions conducted over five consecutive days, each lasting approximately 25-30 minutes. Guided activities include drawing, emotion-focused art exercises, and brief reflective writing designed to facilitate emotional expression and coping with type 1 diabetes. All sessions are delivered individually by the same trained researcher using standardized instructions.

Study summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of drawing and writing activities on anxiety and positive and negative affect in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. A total of 50 adolescents aged 9 to 18 years will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or the control group. Participants in the intervention group will take part in a five-day online drawing and writing program, while the control group will receive standard care. Anxiety and positive and negative affect will be assessed before and after the intervention using validated questionnaires. The findings may provide evidence for the use of art-based interventions to support the psychological well-being of adolescents with type 1 diabetes.

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
9 Years
Max age
18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria Adolescents aged 9 to 18 years. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus for at least 6 months. Using an insulin infusion pump. Having access to the internet via a smartphone or computer. Able to understand the study procedures and complete the study questionnaires. Providing written informed assent, with written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian. Exclusion Criteria Experience of a major life event (e.g., parental divorce, death of a family member, or relocation) within the past 6 months. Use of a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor. Diagnosis of a severe psychiatric disorder. Participation in an art-based education or training program within the past 6 months

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • State Anxiety — Baseline (Day 1, before the intervention) and immediately after completion of the intervention (Day 5).
    State anxiety will be assessed using the State Anxiety Inventory for Children (SAIC). The SAIC is a validated self-report instrument consisting of 20 items scored on a 3-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 20 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater state anxiety.
  • State Anxiety — Baseline and Day 5 (immediately after completion of the intervention)
    State anxiety will be assessed using the State Anxiety Inventory for Children (SAIC). Scores range from 20 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater state anxiety.

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Ankara Ankara Recruiting
Official registry record

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