Combining therapy and exercise to prevent type 2 diabetes in at-risk teens
Official title: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Exercise Training in Adolescents At-Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Funded at Colorado State University · NIH-11059156 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how combining therapy to improve mental health with exercise can help young girls at risk for type 2 diabetes feel better and stay active, especially those from less advantaged backgrounds.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Colorado State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fort Collins, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2022 |
| Project end | March 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $639,619 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK132557-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11059156 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20, particularly females who are at risk for type 2 diabetes and may also be experiencing symptoms of depression.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk for type 2 diabetes or do not have symptoms of depression may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) combined with exercise training can help adolescents at risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D), particularly focusing on young females from disadvantaged backgrounds. The approach aims to first address mental health issues like depression, which can hinder physical activity and worsen insulin resistance. By improving mental well-being through CBT, the study hopes to enhance the effectiveness of exercise in preventing T2D. Participants will engage in both therapy and exercise sessions over the course of the study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in adolescents by addressing both mental health and physical activity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that combining mental health interventions with physical activity can improve health outcomes, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Colorado State University
Fort Collins, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shomaker, Lauren Berger — Colorado State University
- Study coordinator: Shomaker, Lauren Berger
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.