Teen Diabetes Prevention Studies
Researchers want to learn about improving mood and preventing type 2 diabetes in teenagers. Join one of our compensated studies today!
Fast Facts
Teens Ages 12-17
Sometimes Feel Stressed Or Depressed
Have A Family Member With Diabetes
Compensation Provided
Conducted In
Fort Collins, CO & Aurora, CO
Study Background
Researchers at an institution near you are conducting three studies aimed at improving both mood and risk of type 2 diabetes for teenagers.
Depression is one of many risk factors for type 2 diabetes. We also know that rates of depression tend to increase in the teenage years. These three studies want to see if participating in a group program can help decrease feelings of depression and stress, and as a result, lower the chance of getting type 2 diabetes.
Join one of our compensated studies and further research on adolescent diabetes prevention today!
COMIRB#: 22-0180 PI: Lauren Shomaker, PhD
Study Background
Researchers at an institution near you are conducting three studies aimed at improving both mood and risk of type 2 diabetes for teenagers.
Depression is one of many risk factors for Type 2 diabetes. We also know that rates of depression tend to increase in the teenage years, especially for girls. These three studies want to see if participating in a group program can help decrease feelings of depression and stress, and as a result, lower the chance of getting Type 2 diabetes.
Join one of our compensated studies and further research on adolescent diabetes prevention today!Researchers at an institution near you are conducting three studies aimed at improving both mood and risk of type 2 diabetes for teenagers.
Depression is one of many risk factors for Type 2 diabetes. We also know that rates of depression tend to increase in the teenage years, especially for girls. These three studies want to see if participating in a group program can help decrease feelings of depression and stress, and as a result, lower the chance of getting Type 2 diabetes.
Join one of our compensated studies and further research on adolescent diabetes prevention today!
COMIRB#: 22-0180 PI: Lauren Shomaker, PhD
Additional Information
You/your teen may qualify for a study if the following criteria are met.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Teens ages 12-17
- Have an immediate family member with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or gestational diabetes
- Sometimes feel stressed or depressed
- Overweight or obese
Exclusion Criteria:
- Major medical problems
- In therapy or weight loss treatment
- Serious emotional or behavioral problems
MIND study:
- Two screening visits
- Tasks to do at home
- 6-session weekly teen group (after-school hours; about mood/stress or focused on health knowledge; helpful in other teenage girls)
- Two follow-up visits within 1 year of starting
CBTeX study:
- Two screening visits
- Tasks to do at home
- 12-session weekly teen group (after-school hours; exercise training or cognitive behavioral therapy or both)
- One mid-point and one follow-up visit at week 6 and week 12 of the study
- 1-year follow-up visit
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.