STUDY BASICS
Are you a woman with type 2 diabetes? Do you have a spouse or partner that is willing to participate with you in a research study? You may be eligible to participate in a research study that may improve the health and happiness of both partners. Compensation provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
The purpose of the study is to determine how support from spouses or partners can impact the health of people with type 2 diabetes. We are testing a program that we think can improve the health and happiness of both partners. We will measure how you and your partner interact regarding your diabetes; health behaviors related to diabetes, such as exercise and diet; psychological well-being; and diabetes health.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- 18 years of age or older
- woman diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for at least one year
- living with a partner (who does not have diabetes) for at least one year
- have access to the internet and a cell phone at home
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
The study will consist of one visit with the research staff, two weeks in which you complete a brief survey at the end of the day for 14 days, and a final visit 6 weeks later
IRB: STUDY2022_00000269A
- Communal Coping Intervention for Adults with Type 1 DiabetesMEET THE RESEARCHER
Vicki Helgeson
Vicki Helgeson received her PhD in experimental social psychology in 1987. She has been on the faculty at Carnegie Mellon University since 1990. Dr. Helgeson has studied how people adjust to chronic illness for over 30 years, with special focus on the roles of relationships and personality characteristics in maintaining good health.