Lifestyle Program for Type 2 Diabetes Risk in Black Adolescent Girls

(BGW In-Person Trial)

Overseen By Tashara M Leak, PhD, RD

Age: < 65

Sex: Female

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Cornell University

Must not be taking: Metabolism, Cognitive, Physical activity

Disqualifiers: Pregnancy, Bariatric surgery, Diabetes, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 12

Duration: 12 weeks

60 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

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.

Research Team

Tashara M Leak, PhD, RD

Principal Investigator

Cornell University

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for Black adolescent girls at risk for type 2 diabetes and their primary female caregivers. Participants will engage in a 12-week in-person lifestyle program designed to address diabetes-related risk factors.

Inclusion Criteria

Adolescent participants must self-identify as Black or African American

Caregiver participants must live in the same household as the enrolled adolescent

I prepare most of the meals at home.

Exclusion Criteria

I am a teenager and have not had weight loss surgery.

I am a teenager and I do not have type 2 diabetes.

I am not on medication nor have conditions affecting my metabolism, physical, or mental abilities.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants engage in a 12-week in-person lifestyle program including Wellness Sessions, Dance Classes, and at-home Cooking Experiences

12 weeks

12 visits (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in diabetes-related risk factors such as diet quality, physical activity, and body composition

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Black Girls for Wellness In-Person

Trial Overview The study tests the effectiveness of the 'Black Girls for Wellness In-Person' program on reducing diabetes-related risk factors among participants through lifestyle changes over a period of 12 weeks.

Participant Groups

Group I: Intervention Adolescent/Caregiver Dyads Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Adolescent/Caregiver dyads receive 12-week in-person lifestyle program consisting of a Wellness session, Dance Classes, and an at-home Cooking Experience.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Cornell University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

179

Recruited

14,090,000+