Play2Control: Reducing screen time for teens with type 2 diabetes
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether helping families spend less time watching TV or using screens can improve blood sugar control in children and teens with type 2 diabetes. It may help you manage diabetes better by cutting down on screen time.
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Who can take part
- You are between 5 and 21 years old
- You have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (your A1c blood test is above 6.5%)
- You are considered to have obesity (your BMI is at or above the 95th percentile for your age and sex)
- You have a television at home
- You are able to do physical activity (no medical condition that limits movement)
- You are not pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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