Finding the Patient's Voice: Development of Practical Approaches for Adolescent and Family Focused Diabetes Prevention Programs

Study on Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in Youth

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10 years - 17 years
All
Phase N/A
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Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to develop and implement a program that can be used by doctors and community groups to help prevent type 2 diabetes in youth.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to develop a modified version of the ENCOURAGE Healthy Families curriculum to be used for the prevention of type 2 diabetes.

Participants will be paid for their participation.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: type 2 diabetes,type ii diabetes,diabetes,diabetic,prevention
  • Age: 10 years - 17 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria
Children who are overweight/obese with BMI >85th percentile
Children with one of the following: family history of type 2 diabetes, belong to a racial/ethnic minority
Exclusion Criteria
pregnancy

Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1510313617

This study investigates ways to prevent type 2 diabetes in young people. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that affects how the body processes sugar. The goal is to create a program that doctors and community groups can use to help prevent this condition in children.

Participants will be involved in using a modified version of the ENCOURAGE Healthy Families curriculum. This curriculum is designed to educate families on healthy habits to lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

  • Who can participate: Children who are overweight or obese with a BMI greater than the 85th percentile can participate. They should also have a family history of type 2 diabetes or belong to a racial or ethnic minority.
  • Study details: Participants will engage with the ENCOURAGE Healthy Families curriculum, which focuses on healthy living to prevent diabetes.

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