ActiveGirls: Activity, hormones, and diabetes risk in young girls
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how physical activity and hormone health affect diabetes risk in young girls. It is for girls ages 8 to 12 who are at risk for PCOS (a hormone condition) and insulin resistance, and who have not yet started their period.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be a girl between 8 and 12 years old who has not yet started her period.
- Your child must be able to speak and understand English.
- Your child must have at least one of these risk factors: a mother with PCOS or gestational diabetes, a BMI at or above the 85th percentile, early signs of puberty, or being born small for gestational age.
- A caregiver (parent or legal guardian) must speak English and have access to a phone or computer for study messages.
- Your child cannot be taking certain medications for diabetes or hormone issues, or have conditions like type 1 or type 2 diabetes, thyroid problems, or other serious health problems that limit physical activity.
Quick eligibility check
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