Can Mindfulness and Virtual Reality Reduce Stress in Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes? (NCT07793097)
Feasibility of MBSR-VR to Reduce Stress Among Emerging Adults With T1D
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this study is to learn if Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) can be delivered using virtual reality (VR) technology to emerging adults (youth 16-20 years old) with type 1 diabetes and high levels of stress reactivity. If successful, MBSR-VR has the potential to reach many people who may be living in different places who might not have access to programs like MBSR. This is important because young adults with a chronic illness like diabetes and high levels of stress have been shown to have worse health than young adults with lower stress and young adults without diabetes. This study has not been designed to determine if MBSR-VR improves the health of young adults with diabetes (improves their glycemic control),their feelings of distress (this includes stress, depression, and anxiety), or their mindfulness (being more aware of their thoughts, feelings, actions, and environment) but we will look to see if people are reporting improvements in these areas.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, Maryland
Age range: 16 Years to 20 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - Virtual Reality (BEHAVIORAL)
- Stress tip sheet (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, Maryland
- Wayne State University — Detroit, Michigan
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (313) 577-6997
Email: MBSR-VR@wayne.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.