In-Person Lifestyle Program for Black Adolescent Girls at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Cornell University60 enrolled

Overview

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.

Enrolled adolescent/caregiver dyads will participate in the 12-week program. Each week, participants will engage in 2 activities: an in-person Wellness Session and an at-home cooking experience using ingredients provided at the Wellness Session. The study will examine the pre-post difference in overall diet quality, dermal carotenoid levels, physical activity, body composition, and glycemic measures among at-risk black adolescent girls and their caregivers. Investigators hypothesize that after the program, participants' diets will be higher in quality than before.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Behavior, Adolescent Childhood Obesity Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 12 YearsMax age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria for adolescent participants: * 12-18 years of age * self-identify as Black or African American * have obesity (\>=95th percentile BMI) Exclusion Criteria for adolescent participants: * pregnant or within 3 months postpartum. * participated in a formal weight management program within 6 months prior to study. * currently taking medications or diagnosed with a condition known to influence metabolism, physical activity ability, or cognitive function. * have previously undergone bariatric surgery. * have type 2 diabetes. * unable to speak English or have developmental conditions that interfere with ability to communicate. Inclusion Criteria for caregiver participants: * 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. Exclusion Criteria for caregiver participants: * pregnant or within 3 months postpartum. * unable to speak English or have developmental conditions that interfere with ability to communicate.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in diet quality of adolescent participants, as measured by the Healthy Eating Index Scores

Scores are calculated from three 24-hour diet records, range from 0-100. Higher score reflects that higher alignment between one's diet and dietary recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.