Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Groups- Satisfaction Study
Mindfulness for Teens with Diabetes and Caregivers
Tamara Hannon, MD
Primary Investigator
Brief description of study
The purpose of this study is to provide weekly introductory mindfulness-based stress reduction sessions. Mindfulness-based stress reduction is a way to manage emotions and increases our ability to handle whatever is happening in life. The group sessions will be held virtually; and there will be separate groups for adolescents (14-18 years of age) with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) and parents/caregivers of teens with diabetes (type 1 or type 2).
Detailed description of study
We will offer two groups: one for teens (14-18 years of age) with diabetes (type 1 or type 2) and the second for parents/caregivers of teens with diabetes (type 1 or type 2). The groups will include up to 15 participants.
- The sessions will introduce the concepts of mindfulness and how mindfulness skills and practices can help with diabetes self-care. Each group will participate in a once weekly introduction to mindfulness session. Mindfulness sessions will be held virtually on Zoom.
- There will be an introductory session followed by 6-week group sessions, for a total of 7-weeks. The sessions will be an hour long held on Zoom. Participants will be asked to have their camera and sound on.
- We will track attendance and measure participant's satisfaction through an acceptability survey after the session.
- The sessions will be held on an ongoing and rolling basis including new participants as each group is finished.
Eligibility of study
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
- Conditions: Diabetes Type 1, Diabetes Type 2, Riley
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Age: 17 years or below
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Gender: All
Inclusion criteria
- Parents or caregivers of teens with a confirmed diagnosis of diabetes (type 1 or type 2)
- Teens ages (14-18 years old) with a confirmed diagnosis of diabetes (type 1 or type 2)
- English speaking
Exclusion criteria
- Mental health disorders that the PI assesses would hinder the ability to participate in group sessions.
This study investigates mindfulness-based stress reduction for teens with diabetes and their caregivers. Mindfulness-based stress reduction is a technique to manage emotions and improve the ability to handle life's challenges. The study involves virtual group sessions for adolescents aged 14-18 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, as well as their parents or caregivers.
Participants will attend weekly virtual sessions on Zoom to learn mindfulness skills that can assist with diabetes self-care. Each group will have an introductory session followed by six weekly sessions, totaling seven weeks. Attendance will be tracked, and participant satisfaction will be measured through a survey after the sessions.
- Who can participate: Teens aged 14-18 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and their parents or caregivers can participate. Participants must speak English. People with mental health disorders that may hinder participation in group sessions are not eligible.
- Study details: Participants will join virtual mindfulness sessions on Zoom, where they will learn mindfulness techniques to support diabetes self-care. Sessions include an introductory meeting and six weekly group meetings. Satisfaction will be measured through a survey. Participants need to keep their camera and sound on during sessions.
- Study timelines and visits: The study will last 7 weeks. The study requires 7 visits.
