Researchers at Kings College London would like to recruit people 18 years and older, who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for more than 6 months, have access to the internet and a smartphone/laptop/tablet/PC and who experience diabetes related distress to take part in a study.
The study aims to determine the effectiveness of MyDiaMate over time with adults with type 1 diabetes, across 4 countries, in terms of improvement of mental health. Secondly, to determine changes in participants’ emotional well-being, fatigue, psychological self-efficacy in relation to diabetes (perceptions of how they manage their diabetes), social engagement, glycaemic control (whether blood sugars are maintained in a healthy range), and use of mental health services over time. Finally, the study aims to explore who profits most from using MyDiaMate.
The study will take about 6 months in total. It will involve having a 15-minute screening call with a researcher, if eligible, you will be assigned to the intervention or control group and asked to fill out 3 questionnaires, one straight away, then 3 months and 6 months. After completion of the 3-month questionnaires, those who are assigned to the intervention group may be asked to fill in a feedback questionnaire and participate in an interview with a researcher.
For more information please contact: Sarah and Kirsty at MyREMEDY@kcl.ac.uk / https://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/myremedytrial
