Virtual coaching for adults with type 2 diabetes and mental health concerns
Tests weekly virtual coaching for adults with type 2 diabetes and mental health concerns.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Technology-Enabled Collaborative Care for Diabetes and Mental Health
Key facts
- Where
- Hamilton and Toronto, CanadaSee the 2 sites
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for adults with type 2 diabetes who also have mental health challenges such as anxiety, low mood or diabetes distress. It tests a virtual health coaching program against usual care.
- Age
- 18 years or older
- Sex
- All sexes can join
- Disease stage
- Type 2 diabetes with mental health challenges: a HADS score of 8 or more on either subscale, or a Diabetes Distress Scale score of 2 or more
Main reasons for not taking part
- Severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia or a psychotic disorder
- Not living in the community
- Cannot communicate verbally in English
- Not living in Ontario during the study
Read by machine on 9 November 2026.
Where in Canada
- McMaster UniversityHamilton, CanadaNo longer taking part
- University of TorontoToronto, CanadaTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
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- Who runs it
- McMaster University
- Trial code
- NCT07181863
- Record updated
- 15 October 2026
- Original description
Managing both type 2 diabetes and mental health challenges can be difficult, and many people do not receive care that supports both. This study looks at how virtual health coaching and support from interdisciplinary care teams can help people better manage their health.Read full original descriptionShow less
Bridging Gaps, Enhancing Wellbeing: Examining the Effectiveness of the Technology-Enabled Collaborative Care for Diabetes and Mental Health (TECC-DM) Model
Managing both type 2 diabetes and mental health challenges can be difficult, and many people do not receive care that supports both. This study looks at how virtual health coaching and support from interdisciplinary care teams can help people better manage their health.
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a virtual health coaching program for adults living with type 2 diabetes and mental health challenges compared to usual care. The Technology-Enabled Collaborative Care for type 2 Diabetes and Mental health (TECC-DM) program includes weekly coaching calls, support from an interdisciplinary care team, and online tools to aid self-management. The findings from this study will be used to help improve services for people who have type 2 diabetes and co-occurring mental health symptoms.
Inclusion: Adults ≥18 years old; Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D); Experiencing mental health challenges, defined as:; Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) score ≥8 on either subscale OR; Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS) score ≥2; Community-living; Able to communicate verbally in English; Residing in Ontario during study participation.
Exclusion: Diagnosis of severe mental illness (e.g., schizophrenia, psychotic disorder).