Support Group Surveys for Individuals Who Have Type 1 Diabetes and an Eating Disorder

This study has been completed.

First Received on January 5, 2009. Last Updated on March 5, 2011 History of Changes

Sponsor:	Park Nicollet Institute
Collaborators:	International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet Park Nicollet Eating Disorder Institute Park Nicollet Foundation
Information provided by:	Park Nicollet Institute
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00818142

Purpose

We propose to conduct a monthly group of persons with type 1 diabetes who also withhold insulin. Subjects will be asked to complete a 2-page survey (check-in sheet) at the beginning of each session and a 5-page survey (Diabetes and Eating Disorders Survey) on their first session and at their last session of their group.

Condition	Intervention
Eating Disorder Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin-Dependent	Behavioral: ED/DM Support Group

Study Type:	Observational
Study Design:	Observational Model: Cohort Time Perspective: Prospective
Official Title:	Support Group Surveys for Individuals Who Have Type 1 Diabetes and an Eating Disorder

Resource links provided by NLM:

Genetics Home Reference related topics: 6q24-related transient neonatal diabetes mellitus

MedlinePlus related topics: Diabetes Medicines Diabetes Type 1 Eating Disorders

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Park Nicollet Institute:

Enrollment:	5
Study Start Date:	January 2008
Study Completion Date:	December 2010
Primary Completion Date:	December 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Groups/Cohorts	Assigned Interventions
eating disorder, type 1 diabetes Individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and an eating disorder who withhold their insulin.	Behavioral: ED/DM Support Group The ED/DM Recovery Group focuses on assisting individuals with diabetes and an eating disorder - specifically the struggle of withholding insulin. The group utilizes strategies and tools that have been taught in other EDI programs, and also builds on the strengths of a group. The group is a means for learning and support as the individuals continue a regular schedule of school, work, and/or family life.

Groups/Cohorts

Assigned Interventions

eating disorder, type 1 diabetes

Individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and an eating disorder who withhold their insulin.

Behavioral: ED/DM Support Group

The ED/DM Recovery Group focuses on assisting individuals with diabetes and an eating disorder - specifically the struggle of withholding insulin. The group utilizes strategies and tools that have been taught in other EDI programs, and also builds on the strengths of a group. The group is a means for learning and support as the individuals continue a regular schedule of school, work, and/or family life.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No
Sampling Method:	Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and an eating disorder who manipulate their insulin will be considered to join the ED/DM Recovery Group.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Have an eating disorder
Have type 1 diabetes
Withhold their insulin
18 years or older
Actively being treated at EDI
Committed to at least one appointment each month with each member of their individual EDI team (RD, CDE or RN, CDE; LP; and MD)
Approval of participation by EDI/DM team (RD; RN; LP; MD)
Able to attend 66% of group sessions

Exclusion Criteria:

Psychologically not ready for this group therapy
Have additional eating disorder issues that would make attendance in this group inappropriate
Not committed to continuing treatment at PN's EDI
Not being actively treated at PN's EDI
Has type 2 diabetes

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00818142

Locations

United States, Minnesota
Park Nicollet Eating Disorder Institute
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55416

Sponsors and Collaborators

Park Nicollet Institute

International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet

Park Nicollet Eating Disorder Institute

Park Nicollet Foundation

Investigators

Principal Investigator:

Margaret Powers, PhD, RD, CDE

International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet

More Information

Publications:

Colton P, Olmsted M, Daneman D, Rydall A, Rodin G. Disturbed eating behavior and eating disorders in preteen and early teenage girls with type 1 diabetes: a case-controlled study. Diabetes Care. 2004 Jul;27(7):1654-9.

Goebel-Fabbri AE, Fikkan J, Connell A, Vangsness L, Anderson BJ. Identification and treatment of eating disorders in women with type 1 diabetes mellitus. Treat Endocrinol. 2002;1(3):155-62. Review.

Responsible Party:	Margaret Powers, PhD, RD, CDE, Park Nicollet Institute dba International Diabetes Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00818142 History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers:	03653-07-A
Study First Received:	January 5, 2009
Last Updated:	March 5, 2011
Health Authority:	United States: Park Nicollet Institute Institutional Review Board

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Eating Disorders
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases

Endocrine System Diseases
Autoimmune Diseases
Immune System Diseases
Mental Disorders

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on February 09, 2012