About this trial
The UK MyREMEDY study investigates whether MyDiaMate, an online self-help program, can effectively improve the mental health of adults with type 1 diabetes compared to those receiving care as usual.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
At least 18 years old at signing the informed consent form
Type 1 diabetes diagnosis at least 6 months ago
Having access to the internet and a smartphone/tablet/laptop/computer for the entirety of study participation
Experiencing diabetes distress (checked during a phone call between research assistant and participant. The condition is met if the participant has an average score of ≥2 on the 2-item Diabetes Distress Scale [DDS-2], representing clinically meaningful diabetes distress)
Disqualifiers
Having been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder in the past 6 months for which the person is under psychological/psychiatric treatment
Suicidality
Having started a treatment with psychotropic medication in the past 3 months
Cannot read and speak English
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- MyDiaMate
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
King's College London
Lead sponsor
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Collaborator
Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Collaborator
Forschungsinstitut der Diabetes Akademie Mergentheim
Collaborator
University of Malaga
Collaborator