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Can a family program stop diabetes in kids?

NCT ID NCT02421198

Prevention Sponsor: University of Arizona Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a 12-week family program to prevent type 2 diabetes in 9-12 year olds who are overweight and have risk factors. The program was offered in-person at a YMCA or combined with a mobile app. Researchers wanted to see if it was feasible and improved weight and diet.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

47 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

May 2015

Finished

Jul 2016

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

9 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion Criteria for Children and Parents/Primary Caregivers * child's age between 9 to 12 years * child body mass index (BMI) 85th percentile for age and sex * child has T2D risk factors: * 1st or 2nd degree relative with T2D * conditions associated with insulin resistance/metabolic syndrome (e,g, acanthosis nigricans, hypertension, dyslipidemia, PCOS, or small for gestational age birth weight, maternal history of T2D or gestational diabetes) * parent/primary caregiver must be willing to participate in intervention sessions and activities (note: primary caregiver is the adult guardian who most frequently prepares/obtains food, regulates media use, and provides physical activity opportunities for the child) * parent/child willing to use a study-provided mobile device during intervention * parent and child speak and read English Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria for Children (Index Participants) and Parents/Primary Caregivers * child/parent unwillingness to participate in group activities or to use study-provided mobile device * child previously diagnosed T1 or T2D * child with psychiatric disturbances or mental illness * child with inability to be physically active * child/parent inability to speak and read English * child takes weight loss medications or medications known to cause weight gain or affect appetite.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity type 2 diabetes mellitus prevention target

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Pediatric obesity

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