An interventional study of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Program in Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus ( Type 1 and Type 2) and Depressive Symptoms, sponsored by Center for Strategic Studies and Health Training, Syria. Completed at 1 site in Syria. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 70 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-27.
Sponsored by Center for Strategic Studies and Health Training, Syria · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of a mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral program in improving quality of life and glycemic control among adults with diabetes mellitus in Damascus, Syria. The intervention combined cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices and was delivered through 14 weekly sessions over approximately three months. Quality of life was assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF, and glycemic control was assessed using glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels. The study compared participants receiving the intervention with a control group receiving routine diabetes care.
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that requires continuous self-management and may negatively affect psychological well-being, quality of life, and glycemic control. Psychological distress and difficulties in coping with diabetes may interfere with self-care behaviors and disease management.
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral program among adults with diabetes mellitus in Damascus, Syria. The intervention was designed to address psychological and behavioral factors that may affect diabetes self-management. It combined cognitive behavioral techniques, including psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, and coping strategies, with mindfulness exercises, relaxation techniques, emotional regulation, and home practice.
A total of 40 participants completed the study, with 20 participants allocated to the intervention group and 20 to the control group. Eligible adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes were randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. Participants in the intervention group received 14 weekly counseling sessions over approximately three months, with each session lasting approximately 90 minutes. The control group received routine diabetes care without an additional psychological intervention.
Quality of life was assessed using the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF), which evaluates physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environmental domains. Glycemic control was assessed using glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) measured before and after the intervention. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was used during screening to identify participants with mild to moderate depressive symptoms and determine eligibility; it was not used as an outcome measure.
The study aimed to determine whether the integrated mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral program could improve quality of life and glycemic control compared with routine diabetes care
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This study's enrollment of 40 is below the median of 80 across 6,023 interventional studies indexed under Diabetes Mellitus.
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A blood test of average blood sugar over the past two to three months, given as a percentage or in mmol/mol. 6.5% (48 mmol/mol) or more is the usual threshold for diabetes, normally confirmed by a second test.
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HbA1c
A blood test of average blood sugar over the past two to three months, given as a percentage or in mmol/mol. 6.5% (48 mmol/mol) or more is the usual threshold for diabetes, normally confirmed by a second test.
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Informed consent
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Participants received a structured mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral program consisting of 14 weekly sessions over approximately three months, in addition to routine diabetes care.
Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Program
Participants received routine diabetes care without any additional psychological or behavioral intervention during the study period.
Participants in the intervention group received a structured mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral program consisting of 14 weekly sessions delivered over approximately three months. Each session lasted approximately 90 minutes, including a 15-minute break. The program incorporated psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, mindfulness exercises, behavioral activation, emotional regulation, relaxation techniques, coping strategies, and home practice assignments. The intervention was delivered by qualified mental health professionals in addition to routine diabetes care.
Change in Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Level
Change in HbA1c level from baseline to immediately after completion of the intervention.
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months (post-intervention).
Within-group change in Quality of Life Measured by the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) Questionnaire
Change in quality of life from baseline to 3 months (post-intervention), measured using the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire within the intervention group. The questionnaire assesses four primary domains: Physical Health, Psychological Health, Social Relationships, and Environment, with domain scores ranging from 4 to 20, where higher scores indicate better quality of life. An overall quality of life index is also calculated on a scale of 0 to 100, with higher values reflecting superior general quality of life.
Time frame: Baseline and 3 months (evaluated in the intervention arm).
Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be shared with other researchers because of privacy and confidentiality considerations and to protect the personal and health information of study participants.
Ran from Oct 2025 to primary completion in Jan 2026, 3 months.
Of 1,583 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Diabetes Mellitus, half reached primary completion within 23 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 10 and three quarters within 43. This study's 3 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 1,743 studies reached it within 21 months; a quarter within 9 and three quarters within 42.
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