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

Description

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.

Conditions

Behavior, 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

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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.

Examining the Preliminary Efficacy of an In-Person Lifestyle Intervention for Black Female Adolescent/Caregiver Dyads at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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

Condition
Behavior, Adolescent
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Brooklyn

Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center, Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11212

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study

    12 Years to 18 Years

    Sexes Eligible for Study

    FEMALE

    Accepts Healthy Volunteers

    No

    Collaborators and Investigators

    Cornell University,

    Tashara M Leak, PhD, RD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Cornell University

    Study Record Dates

    2024-12-31