Mindfulness may curb diabetes risk in depressed teens

NCT ID NCT04992299

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Colorado State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a 6-week mindfulness program could help teens at risk for type 2 diabetes by reducing depression and insulin resistance. 120 teens aged 12-17 with overweight, a family history of diabetes, and elevated depression symptoms took part. They were randomly assigned to mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, or health education, and followed for one year. The goal was to see if the programs could be delivered consistently across multiple sites and were acceptable to teens.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression depressive disorder Insulin Resistance Obesity obesity disorder prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

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ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT DEPRESSION INSULIN RESISTANCE OBESITY TYPE 2 DIABETES

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Locations

Children's National Health System

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
Colorado State University

Fort Collins, Colorado, 80523, United States
Uniformed Services University

Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States
University of Colorado Denver/Children's Hospital Colorado

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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