In-Person Lifestyle Program for Black Adolescent Girls at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Recruiting · NCT06557317 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Cornell University
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Black Girls for Wellness In-Person
What this trial is about
The aim of this study is to look at changes in diabetes-related risk factors in Black adolescent girls who are at risk for type 2 diabetes and their primary female caregiver after both participating in a 12-week in-person lifestyle program.
Who can take part
Age range
12 Years to 18 Years
Sex
Female
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- for adolescent participants:
- 12-18 years of age
- self-identify as Black or African American
- have obesity (\>=95th percentile BMI)
Exclusion criteria
- for adolescent participants:
- pregnant or within 3 months postpartum.
- participated in a formal weight management program within 6 months prior to study.
- currently taking medications or diagnosed with a condition known to influence metabolism, physical activity ability, or cognitive function.
- have previously undergone bariatric surgery.
- have type 2 diabetes.
- unable to speak English or have developmental conditions that interfere with ability to communicate.
- Inclusion Criteria for caregiver participants:
- 18 years or older.
- proficiency in speaking English.
- live in the same household as the adolescent who will also be enrolled.
- prepares the majority (\>50%) of meals in the household.
- Exclusion Criteria for caregiver participants:
- pregnant or within 3 months postpartum.
- unable to speak English or have developmental conditions that interfere with ability to communicate.
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center - Brooklyn, New York, United States