RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07062887

Digital Mindfulness for Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

A Digital Mindfulness and Biometric Feedback Application for Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

Sponsor

Yale University

Enrollment

10 participants

Start Date

Feb 4, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Diabetes Secondary to Pancreatitis

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to test a mindfulness app called Calm Health among young adults with type 1 diabetes or other absolute insulin deficiency diabetes. Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your thoughts and feelings in the moment without judgment or negative reaction. All participants will receive mindfulness guidance and personalized feedback about the relationship among your mindfulness, blood sugar, stress, and sleep.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 30 Years

Inclusion Criteria8

Receiving diabetes care at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital or Yale New Haven Hospital.
Sign and date informed consent form we will provide
Willingness to complete procedures and availability for duration of the study
Aged 18-30 years
Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) or other absolute insulin deficiency diabetes (latent autoimmune diabetes of adulthood, diabetes secondary to pancreatitis) for at least 1 year.
User of a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) in your routine clinical care for at least the past 2 weeks.
Able to use a smartphone.
Able to read and write English.

Exclusion Criteria4

Current meditation or mindfulness practice meeting or exceeding the study's recommended schedule
Current severe untreated psychiatric illness (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depression, panic disorder, borderline personality disorder, organic mood or mental disorders) or active suicidal ideation
New or unstable psychopharmaceutical treatment in past 2 months.
Current or planned pregnancy during study period.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALMindfulness app

Mindfulness app called Calm Health. It has mindfulness guidance modules related to different aspects of physical and mental health, including type 1 diabetes. It also provides a final report to help you track the relationship between mindfulness and your blood sugar, stress, and sleep.