ActiveGirls study tests if exercise coaching can cut diabetes risk in Pre-Teen girls
NCT ID NCT07102797
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a physical activity program called ActiveGirls in 40 girls ages 8-12 who are at higher risk for PCOS and insulin resistance. Some girls get health coaching plus text messages, while others get only texts. Researchers will see if the program is acceptable and if it improves physical activity, hormone levels, and diabetes risk markers over one year.
What this could mean
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Active substance
physical activity program (health coaching and text messages)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could offer a simple, non-drug way to lower diabetes risk and improve hormone health in young girls at risk for PCOS.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (40 participants) focused on feasibility, not on proving health outcomes. The results may not apply to all girls, and the program may not lead to lasting changes.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
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