Status:

COMPLETED

Learning to BREATHE: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Lower Diabetes Risk in Adolescent Girls

Lead Sponsor:

Colorado State University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

Conditions:

Type 2 Diabetes

Depression

Eligibility:

FEMALE

12-17 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic disease that puts people at risk for major health problems like heart disease. Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes in adults. However, there has been a con...

Detailed Description

After a screening to determine eligibility, girls are randomly assigned to take part in one of two 6-week group programs: 1) Learning to BREATHE - a mindfulness-based program, or 2) Colorado Blues - a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 12-17 years
  • Female
  • Overweight or obese, defined as a body mass index (BMI; kg/m2) ≥ 85th percentile for age
  • Family history of type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes in 1st degree relative (e.g., parent or sibling) or 2nd degree relative (e.g., aunt, uncle, or grandparent)
  • Elevated stress/symptoms of depression as indicated by a Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale Total Score ≥ 16
  • Good general health as reported by adolescent and parent/guardian
  • English speaking (required for adolescent only, because the groups will be conducted in English)

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy
  • Current psychiatric disorder such as major depressive disorder necessitating treatment
  • Type 2 diabetes as indicated by fasting glucose \> 126 mg/dL
  • Use of medication affecting insulin resistance, body weight, or mood such as anti-depressants or stimulants
  • Current psychotherapy or weight loss treatment

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

35 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02218138

Start Date

January 1 2013

End Date

August 1 2016

Last Update

March 12 2020

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Colorado State University

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, 80523-1570