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

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

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.

Who Is on the Research Team?

Tashara M Leak, PhD, RD

Principal Investigator

Cornell University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

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 for a Trial Participant

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

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

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.

How Is the Trial Designed?

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+