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Evaluation of positive psychology’s effect on depression, anxiety, stress and glycemic control in diabetic type 2 patients

Evaluation of positive psychology’s effect on depression, anxiety, stress and glycemic control in diabetic type 2 patients

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20130311012782N27
Enrollment
40
Registered
2019-02-26
Start date
2019-03-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-03-25

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

Conditions

Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: 8 weekly 2-hour sessions of Positive Psychology Training is conducted by a PhD in Psychology. And then they will do homework for 4 weeks, which is reported weekly i

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 59 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Type 2 diabetes with the approval of a specialist The history of regular visits to the center for at least the past 6 months Age between 30 and 59 years HbA1C between 9-7% Absence of alcohol and substance abuse Have at least high school education level Ability to attend medical sessions Lack of pregnancy and lactation The history of diabetes for at least 6 months Earn a minimum score of 7 from the DASS 21 questionnaire before starting the study Failure to receive psychological treatment in the past year

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Absence in more than 3 sessions in the treatment process Unwillingness to continue treatment The occurrence of major stresses and unexpected accidents in each stage of the study Acute psychological illness in each stage of the study Having chronic illnesses, such as cancer or any other serious medical condition, except diseases associated with complications of diabetes or diseases associated with diabetes Need to start insulin treatment during the design Participate in psychotherapy sessions outside the research project protocol.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Fasting Blood Sugar. Timepoint: beginning of study and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Using the Pars Test Kit, Made by Iran.;HbA1C. Timepoint: beginning of study and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Using the Pars Test Kit, Made by Iran.;Anxiety, depression and stress. Timepoint: beginning of study and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: DASS 21 anxiety, depression and stress questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr Anahita Babal

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

babakanahita@yahoo.com+98 31 3792 7653

Outcome results

None listed

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