Effect of Increased Physical Activity and Stopping Evening Snacking in Metabolic Health in Youth With Prediabetes

Description

Non-healthy eating habits and a lack of exercise contribute to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Evening snacking is linked to abnormal weight gain in adults and healthy adolescents. Most adolescents do not get enough exercise. This study aims to look at the benefits of more exercise and stopping evening snacking in youth with prediabetes. The study lasts 8 weeks, and participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a standard of care group.

Conditions

Prediabetes

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

Non-healthy eating habits and a lack of exercise contribute to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Evening snacking is linked to abnormal weight gain in adults and healthy adolescents. Most adolescents do not get enough exercise. This study aims to look at the benefits of more exercise and stopping evening snacking in youth with prediabetes. The study lasts 8 weeks, and participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a standard of care group.

Effect of Increased Physical Activity and Stopping Evening Snacking in Metabolic Health in Youth With Prediabetes

Effect of Increased Physical Activity and Stopping Evening Snacking in Metabolic Health in Youth With Prediabetes

Condition
Prediabetes
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Houston

Texas Children's Hospital / Children's Nutrition Research Center / Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, United States, 77030

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. 12-18 years of age
  • 2. Having a diagnosis of prediabetes
  • 3. Engaging in frequent evening snacking
  • 4. Inadequate physical activity
  • 1. Diagnosis of diabetes
  • 2. Significant history of chronic disease
  • 3. Evidence of significant liver or kidney disease;
  • 4. Any hormone replacement therapy; and
  • 5. Pregnancy.

Ages Eligible for Study

12 Years to 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Baylor College of Medicine,

Mustafa Tosur, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Baylor College of Medicine

Study Record Dates

2029-09