Increasing exercise and stopping evening snacks to improve metabolic health in youth with prediabetes
Effect of Increased Physical Activity and Stopping Evening Snacking in Metabolic Health in Youth With Prediabetes
This study is testing if getting more exercise and stopping evening snacks can help teenagers with prediabetes improve their health.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 12 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Baylor College of Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06782906 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of increased physical activity and the cessation of evening snacking on metabolic health in adolescents diagnosed with prediabetes. Over an 8-week period, participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which will focus on achieving at least 10,000 steps daily and eliminating evening snacks, or a standard of care group. The study aims to address the negative impact of poor nutrition and inactivity on the development of type 2 diabetes in youth. By examining these lifestyle changes, the research seeks to identify effective strategies for improving metabolic health in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 12-18 who have been diagnosed with prediabetes and engage in frequent evening snacking while having inadequate physical activity.
Not a fit: Patients who have a diagnosis of diabetes or significant chronic diseases, as well as those on hormone replacement therapy or who are pregnant, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved metabolic health and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes in adolescents with prediabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that lifestyle interventions focusing on diet and physical activity can be effective in managing prediabetes, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. 12-18 years of age 2. Having a diagnosis of prediabetes 3. Engaging in frequent evening snacking 4. Inadequate physical activity Exclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of diabetes 2. Significant history of chronic disease 3. Evidence of significant liver or kidney disease; 4. Any hormone replacement therapy; and 5. Pregnancy.
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- Texas Children's Hospital / Children's Nutrition Research Center / Baylor College of Medicine — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mustafa Tosur, MD — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Mustafa Tosur, MD
- Email: mustafa.tosur@bcm.edu
- Phone: 832-822-3780
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.