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STUDY BASICS

Does your spouse or partner have type 1 diabetes? Are you and your partner willing to participate 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 is 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 1 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 partner’s diabetes; health behaviors related to diabetes, such as exercise and diet; psychological well-being; and your partner’s diabetes health.


COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
  • 18 years of age or older
  • you do not have diabetes
  • partner has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes for at least one year
  • living with a partner 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.  Visits can be in-person or virtual (zoom).


IRB: STUDY2022_00000269D
- Communal Coping Intervention for Adults with Type 1 Diabetes

RESEARCH AREAS & CONDITIONS:
  Family Health, Healthy Volunteer


PHONE NUMBER: 1-866-438-8230
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INTERESTED?

Visit https://pittplusme.org/study/2635 and click on "I'm Interested" or call 1-866-438-8230.


LEARN MORE

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PittPlusMe@pitt.edu
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MEET 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.