Can a 16-Week family program stop diabetes in latino teens?

NCT ID NCT05228522

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

Summary

This study tests whether a 16-week family-focused lifestyle program can reduce type 2 diabetes risk in Latino children aged 10-16 who have obesity. The program includes nutrition education, behavior change skills, and physical activity. Researchers will measure glucose tolerance and quality of life to see if the intervention helps prevent diabetes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

lifestyle intervention (nutrition education, behavioral skills training, physical activity)

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could offer an effective way to prevent type 2 diabetes in high-risk Latino families.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small study (132 participants) and results may not apply to all Latino families. The intervention requires active participation, which may be hard to sustain long-term.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for OBESITY are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Arizona State University

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States