Lifestyle program for Black teen girls at risk for type 2 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if an in-person lifestyle program can help prevent type 2 diabetes in Black adolescent girls who have obesity. The program involves both the teen and a caregiver who prepares most of the household meals.
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Who can take part
- You are a girl aged 12 to 18 years old
- You identify as Black or African American
- You have obesity (BMI at or above the 95th percentile for your age)
- You are not pregnant and have not given birth in the last 3 months
- You have not been in a formal weight management program in the last 6 months
- You are not taking medications or have a condition that affects your metabolism, ability to be active, or thinking
- You have not had weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery)
- You do not already have type 2 diabetes
- You can speak and understand English
- A caregiver who is 18 or older, speaks English, lives with you, and prepares most of the meals is willing to join the program
Quick eligibility check
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