NCT07098689

Body Emotional Map Method for the Reduction of Parental Stress Related to Diabetes

Body Emotional Map Method for the Reduction of Parental Stress Related to Diabetes: a Randomized Study. BEM-02

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 139 (actual)
• Sponsor: Valentino Cherubini · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of the BEM method on stress and well-being in parents of children/adolescents with type 1 diabetes, compared to a standard group approach focused on therapeutic education (control group). The BEM Program involves an experiential, group-based approach facilitated by 2-3 trained facilitators and a maximum of 25 parent participants. Each session takes place over three consecutive days and includes both plenary sessions with the entire group and smaller subgroup activities. Metodology of BEM approach includes: relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and guided visualizations NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) techniques: spatial anchoring, Time Line therapy, and future pacing. Approaches based on Transactional Analysis (T.A.) and Systemic-Relational frameworks, brief interventions focused on problem-solving. Techniques for enhancing bodily and emotional awareness. Interactive group discussions. The control intervention will take place during a camp specifically dedicated to parents, with the same duration as the BEM program. The intervention includes educational and informational sessions on key aspects of type 1 diabetes management (management of acute complications, importance of glycemic indices, carbohydrate counting, current and emerging perspectives in type 1 diabetes care). In addition, the program includes opportunities for parents to share personal experiences and participate in recreational activities.

Conditions

• Stress (Psychology)
• Diabete Type 1

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	The BEM (Body Emotional Maps) program	The BEM method involves an intervention with the parents of children with diabetes, conducted in group settings, aimed at facilitating parents' adaptation to their child's "diabetes condition". The BEM method involves an intervention with the parents of children with diabetes, conducted in group settings, aimed at facilitating parents' adaptation to their child's "diabetes condition". The intervention is organized into three sessions. The first session consists of an introduction and group formation. The second session involves sharing the onset of diabetes, identifying the most critical daily challenges, and the primary change the participants wish to implement. The third session features the BEM pathway, which includes guided visualization and the creation of a map with spatial anchors.
OTHER	Control group	The control group will receive the same diabetes management information, accompanied by parent discussion sessions and recreational activities guided by the diabetes team staff. As with the BEM group, activities will take place over three days in an off-hospital location, in contact with nature.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-04-11
• Primary completion: 2025-03-15
• Completion: 2025-06-12
• First posted: 2025-08-01
• Last updated: 2025-08-01

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Italy