Psychological Factors and Self-Care Behaviors in Spanish Youth With Type 1 Diabetes: Age- and Sex-Based Comparisons and Associations

This is a multicenter, observational, cross-sectional study of young people aged 10 to 25 with type 1 diabetes in Spain, affiliated with a diabetes association or federation. Data will be collected through an online questionnaire in which participants voluntarily and anonymously self-report their responses. The study aims to assess psychological factors (psychological distress, risk of eating disorders, and self-perceived health status), health care behaviors (treatment adherence, diet, and physical activity), and sociodemographic data, exploring differences by age and sex and examining associations between variables.

NCT Number	NCT07452393
Lead Sponsor	University of Alicante
Conditions	Psychological Distress, Eating Disorders, Self Care, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), Youth
Enrollment	115 participants
Start Date	2025-02-17
Primary Completion	2025-08-20 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-08-20 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-11