In-Person Lifestyle Program for Black Adolescent Girls at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

ConditionsBehavior, Adolescent Childhood Obesity Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Pediatric Obesity Glucose Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Disease Endocrine System Diseases Overweight Overnutrition Nutrition Disorders Body Weight Diabetes Mellitus

Trial statusRecruiting

Trial phaseNot applicable

Trial typeInterventional

Biological sexFemale

Age12-18

SponsorCornell University

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

12-18 years of age

self-identify as Black or African American

have obesity (>=95th percentile BMI)

Disqualifiers

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.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

Black Girls for Wellness In-Person

Treatment groups

60 Participants

are divided into 1 treatment group

Locations

Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center11212, BrooklynNew York, United States

Sponsors and collaborators

Cornell University

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov