Co-creating an app plug-in to support mental well-being in T1DM
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Co-creating an app plug-in to support mental well-being in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Concept development and design.
IRAS ID
336189
Contact name
Titouan Cloarec
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Warwick
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 9 months, 6 days
Research summary
People with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) must follow a strict self-care regimen involving daily insulin injections and careful monitoring of their diet, exercise, and blood glucose levels. Adherence to these practices is important to prevent severe diabetes-related complications. Managing T1D requires constant vigilance, making individuals, particularly the youth, more susceptible to psychological issues, affecting their quality of life and ability to manage their conditions, increasing the risk of complications.
Traditional face-to-face therapy can significantly improve psychological well-being for those with T1D. However, such treatment is often difficult to access, time-consuming, and costly, with limited healthcare professionals available. Mobile health (mHealth) apps can help address these issues due to their wide accessibility and affordability. These apps have proven effective in helping patients manage their conditions and improve their lives. Nonetheless, few mHealth apps are specifically designed to support the psychological well-being of young people with T1D, and their effectiveness remains uncertain.
Therefore, holistic support for T1D patients must be provided by integrating psychological well-being features into existing mHealth apps. This project aims to enhance the psychological well-being of people with T1D through an innovative digital solution. This involves designing, developing and testing the feasibility a plug-in software for a current CGM mHealth app, offering psychological support.
To achieve this, the project will be divided into two distinct study protocols, each requiring a separate sponsorship application. The first study, which is the focus of the current application, will identify key features and functionalities needed for the development and design of a new plug-in software. The second study, which will require a second application/form, will test and evaluate the plug-in with individuals living with T1D to assess its feasibility and potential to enhance psychological well-being.REC name
North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
25/NW/0118
Date of REC Opinion
1 Jul 2025
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion