The Relationship Between Psychological Well-being, Social Support, and Disease Self-management in… (NCT07726589) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Relationship Between Psychological Well-being, Social Support, and Disease Self-management in Patients With Diabetic Nephropathy
Taiwan161 participantsStarted 2026-08-07
Plain-language summary
This study will look at the psychological well-being and social support of people with diabetic kidney disease and how these factors are related to how well they manage their condition. Participants will complete questionnaires about their emotional well-being, the support they receive from others, and how they care for their disease. The results may help healthcare professionals better understand patients' needs and develop ways to improve disease self-management and overall health. The findings may also provide useful information for future research on diabetic kidney disease.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18 years or older.
* Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic kidney disease.
* Chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 1-5, classified by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), without receiving dialysis.
* Mentally competent and without diagnosed psychiatric disorders.
* Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese and understand the questionnaire
* Willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
* End-stage kidney disease requiring dialysis.
* Severe cognitive impairment or inability to complete the questionnaire independently.
* History of major psychiatric disorders documented in the medical records.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Disease self-management
Timeframe: As this is a cross-sectional study, all outcome measures, including psychological well-being, social support, and disease self-management, will be assessed once at baseline at the time of study enrollment.
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Psychological well-being
Timeframe: As this is a cross-sectional study, all outcome measures, including psychological well-being, social support, and disease self-management, will be assessed once at baseline at the time of study enrollment.
3
Social support
Timeframe: As this is a cross-sectional study, all outcome measures, including psychological well-being, social support, and disease self-management, will be assessed once at baseline at the time of study enrollment.