Type 1 Diabetes Adolescents for Healthier Lifestyles Study
Before the 1990s, obesity was rare among young people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), but now it is more common. Recent studies show that over 50% of young people with T1D will have overweight or obesity within five years of being diagnosed with T1D. Both obesity and T1D increase the risk of heart disease, and combined, th
| Condition(s) | Type 1 Diabetes, Eating Behavior, Adolescent Obesity |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Before the 1990s, obesity was rare among young people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), but now it is more common. Recent studies show that over 50% of young people with T1D will have overweight or obesity within five years of being diagnosed with T1D. Both obesity and T1D increase the risk of heart disease, and combined, these risks are even higher. Intensive health behavior and lifestyle treatments (IHBLTs) are proven to be effective for treating childhood obesity. However, managing T1D creates unique challenges that require adjustments to these treatments. For example, people with T1D need to eat even when they're not hungry to treat low blood sugar, blood sugar changes can make exercise harder, and some recommended "free foods" are high in unhealthy fats. Young people with T1D are also more |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Teen diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at least 6 months ago * Teen's body mass index greater than or equal to the 70th percentile for age and sex * Teen lives with parent/caregiver * Teen has access to a smart phone * Teen and caregiver speak and write in fluent English Exclusion Criteria: * Teen has a medical condition that precludes them from participating in a group activity and/or any physical activity * Teen experiencing psychosis or suicidality * Teen lost a significant amount of weight in the 3 months prior to the study * Teen currently in another intensive health behavior and lifestyle treatment and/or sees a dietician more than once per month on average * Teen currently or planning to become pregnant * Teen unwilling to wear a continuous glucose monitor for ass |
| Ages | 13 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | The Miriam Hospital |
| Locations | Providence, Rhode Island, United States |
| Start date | 2025-08-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT06878872 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06878872 |