Type 1 diabetes

The diabetes body project: Study protocol of a multi‐site trial of a virtually delivered eating disorder prevention program for young women with type 1 diabetes

Diabet MedPublished Study protocol of a randomised controlled trial

Study context

Population
Women aged 14–35 years with T1D ≥1 year and some level of body image concerns, recruited in 2023 at four sites (Europe and US)planned recruitment
Participants
280 women
Planned comparison
Virtual Diabetes Body Project vs educational control
Primary endpoint
Reductions in eating disorders (ED) behaviours, ED symptoms and future ED onset
Follow-up
5 measurement points over 2 years
Methodological detailsmulti-site, virtually delivered, ongoing, Secondary aim: improvements in diabetes distress, quality of life and glycaemic outcomes
  • Multi-site
  • Virtually delivered
  • Ongoing
  • Secondary aim: improvements in diabetes distress, quality of life and glycaemic outcomes

No results yet. This paper sets out the design of a trial; its results are to come.

Original publication

The diabetes body project: Study protocol of a multi‐site trial of a virtually delivered eating disorder prevention program for young women with type 1 diabetes. Diabet Med. Published 9 May 2024. doi:10.1111/dme.15334

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