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Effectiveness of acceptance-based diabetes self-management (ACT-DSM) for adults with type 2 diabetes for improving diabetes distress and glycaemic control: A randomised controlled trial

Effectiveness of acceptance-based diabetes self-management (ACT-DSM) for adults with type 2 diabetes for improving diabetes distress and glycaemic control: A randomised controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600115884
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-01-03
Start date
2026-01-03
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-05

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Type 2 diabetes

Interventions

Intervention group:8-session ACT-DSM
Control group:4- session conventional DSM

Sponsors

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 64 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Hong Kong Chinese resident Aged 18–64 years Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) for =8 years HbA1c >=7.0% in the past 3 months and confirmed at baseline capillary testing At least moderate diabetes distress: mean item score >2 on the Chinese Diabetes Distress Scale (CDDS-15) Able to communicate in Cantonese or Mandarin

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Has a mental disorder such as: Major depression Psychosis Has an acute or severe medical illness Currently receiving or has recently received a psychological intervention for diabetes self-care

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c);

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Chinese Diabetes Distress Scale-15 items (CDDS-15);Chinese version of Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (C-SDSCA);Chinese version of Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale (C-DMSES);Chinese version of Psychological Flexibility (PsyFlex);Body Mass Index (BMI);Blood lipid profile;Blood pressure;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactAnna Ngan Hau Yi

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

annangan@cuhk.edu.hk+852 3943 4487

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026