Understanding factors influencing childhood obesity and diabetes in families

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to investigate the roles of maternal and paternal factors, intrauterine exposures, genetic influences, and postnatal environments on the development of obesity and youth-onset type 2 diabetes in children. By clinically and metabolically profiling parents and their offspring, the study seeks to identify risk factors associated with these conditions. It will also evaluate the impact of maternal diabetes on the risk of obesity and diabetes in children and explore modifiable risk factors. Additionally, the study plans to develop a community-based breastfeeding intervention to prevent diabetes in at-risk offspring.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant women with type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, or no diabetes.
* From self-identified Indigenous heritage (e.g., Cree, Oji-Cree, Métis, Anishinaabe, etc.).
* Are delivering and residing in Manitoba.
* Mother/Father and children must be biological family members.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Mothers or children with type 1 diabetes.
* Residing outside of Manitoba.

Where it's running

• Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba/University of Manitoba
  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Brandy A Wicklow, MD, MSc — University of Manitoba, Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba
• Study coordinator: Brandy A Wicklow, MD, MSc
• Email: bwicklow@hsc.mb.ca
• Phone: 204-787-1222

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.