Using mindfulness to help adolescents with depression and insulin resistance
Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Depression and Insulin Resistance in Adolescents
['FUNDING_R01'] · COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10705267
This study is looking at how teaching teens mindfulness techniques can help them feel less depressed, which might also make them healthier and lower their chances of getting type 2 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10705267 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how mindfulness-based interventions can help reduce depression symptoms in adolescents, which may in turn improve insulin resistance and lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The approach involves teaching adolescents mindfulness techniques to manage stress and emotional well-being, potentially leading to healthier behaviors and physiological responses. By focusing on the connection between mental health and physical health, the study aims to provide a holistic solution to a growing health concern among young people.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents experiencing symptoms of depression and at risk for insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience depression or are not at risk for insulin resistance may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective strategies for preventing type 2 diabetes in adolescents by addressing both mental health and insulin resistance.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results for mindfulness interventions in improving mental health, but this specific approach targeting insulin resistance in adolescents is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES
- COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY — FORT COLLINS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SHOMAKER, LAUREN BERGER — COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: SHOMAKER, LAUREN BERGER
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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