Examining the Preliminary Efficacy of an In-Person Lifestyle Intervention for Black Female Adolescent/Caregiver Dyads at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 12
Maximum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• 12-18 years of age
• self-identify as Black or African American
• have obesity (\>=95th percentile BMI)
• 18 years or older.
• proficiency in speaking English.
• live in the same household as the adolescent who will also be enrolled.
• prepares the majority (\>50%) of meals in the household.
Locations
United States
New York
Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center
RECRUITING
Brooklyn
Contact Information
Primary
Tashara M Leak, PhD, RD
tml226@cornell.edu
607-255-7664
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-08
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Experimental: Intervention Adolescent/Caregiver Dyads
Adolescent/Caregiver dyads receive 12-week in-person lifestyle program consisting of a Wellness session, Dance Classes, and an at-home Cooking Experience.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Cornell University