Video games may help fight childhood obesity and diabetes
NCT ID NCT07556679
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looks at whether playing active video games can help children and young adults (ages 5-21) with obesity and type 2 diabetes lose weight and lower their blood sugar levels. Participants will play active video games at home, and researchers will track changes in weight and HbA1c over time. The goal is to find a fun, accessible way to improve health in this group.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 30 people
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- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Oct 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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5 to 21 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients followed at the University of Miami Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic * Must have a diagnosis of Obesity (BMI \>= 95th percentile) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (Hemoglobin A1c \> 6.5%) * Children and teenagers, 5-18 years old * Young adults 19-21 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have conditions preventing physical activity (such as physical limitations) * Patients without Televisions at home * Pregnant females * Patients in juvenile detention or prison * Adults unable to consent
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Locations
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States
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