Spiritual Care for Psychological and Glycemic Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes (SC-DMT2)

Universitas Noor Huda Mustofa

Status: Completed

Conditions: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)

Treatments: Behavioral: Spiritual Care Program; Behavioral: Standard Diabetes Care

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07333625

1853/KEPK/STIKES-NHM/EC/V/2023 (Other Identifier)

SC-DMT2-2024-AMM

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aims to evaluate the effects of integrating spiritual care into the management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study examines whether a structured spiritual care program can improve psychological resilience, reduce psychological distress, and help control blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants receive standard diabetes care, with one group also receiving spiritual care interventions delivered by trained health professionals. The findings of this study are expected to support a more holistic approach to diabetes management that addresses both physical and psychological well-being.

Full description

This study is a randomized controlled clinical trial designed to evaluate the impact of integrating spiritual care into standard management for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Psychological distress and reduced resilience are common among patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes and may negatively influence glycemic control. Integrating spiritual care into routine diabetes management may help address these psychosocial challenges and improve overall patient well-being.

Eligible participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus were randomly assigned to one of two groups. The experimental group received standard diabetes care combined with a structured spiritual care program, while the control group received standard diabetes care alone. The spiritual care intervention was delivered by trained health professionals and included supportive spiritual counseling, reflective practices, and discussions tailored to patients' beliefs and coping needs.

Primary outcomes of the study included changes in psychological resilience, psychological distress, and glycemic control as measured by blood glucose levels. Secondary outcomes included additional psychological and clinical indicators relevant to diabetes management. Outcome assessments were conducted at baseline and after completion of the intervention period.

The study was conducted in a hospital setting in Indonesia and followed ethical principles for research involving human participants, with approval obtained from an institutional ethics committee. The findings are expected to provide evidence to support holistic and patient-centered approaches to diabetes care that integrate spiritual and psychological dimensions alongside standard medical treatment.

Enrollment: 80 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 40 to 70 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Patients who can read and communicate well;
• Clinically diagnosed with type II di-abetes; and
• Patients over the age of 40
• Willing to participate and provide written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorders
• Having cognitive impairment that interferes with participation

Trial design

Primary purpose: Treatment

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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80 participants in 2 patient groups

Spiritual Care Plus Standard Care

Experimental group

Description:

Participants received standard diabetes care combined with a structured spiritual care program.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Standard Diabetes Care

Behavioral: Spiritual Care Program

Standard Diabetes Care

Active Comparator group

Description:

Participants received standard diabetes care without additional spiritual care intervention.

Treatment:

Behavioral: Standard Diabetes Care