The main purpose of this study is to compare a group-based interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) program and a Type 2 Diabetes education program to determine if there are differences in depression levels, diabetes distress, and glycemic control in adolescents with Type 2 Diabetes.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
50
Participants in both arms will receive 6 weeks of T2D-IPT or 6 weeks of T2DEd.
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, United States
Acceptability of IPT-T2D
Assessed by likeability, credibility, and descriptions by adolescents, parents, and facilitators
Time frame: 3 Months
Depression Changes
Assessed by CESD
Time frame: 3 Months
Changes in Glycemic Control
Assessed by changes in HbA1c
Time frame: 3 Months
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