DISCOVERY of Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes in Youth
Researchers at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles are trying to learn more about risk factors for diabetes in youth.
Fast Facts
Overweight or Obese in at least the 85th Percentile
Boys Ages 10-14 and Girls Ages
9-13
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Los Angeles, CA
Study Background
Researchers at CHLA and institutions nationwide are working together to study risk factors for diabetes in children.
Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common nationwide, and it’s important to understand who is most at risk so clinicians can intervene early in life to prevent the development of the disease.
Our study aims to recruit a diverse group of youth who are overweight and obese and learn more about personal and family health history, how the body processes sugar, and how other aspects of health contribute to risks for diabetes throughout adolescence.
Study Background
Researchers at CHLA and institutions nationwide are working together to study risk factors for diabetes in children.
Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common nationwide, and it’s important to understand who is most at risk so clinicians can intervene early in life to prevent the development of the disease.
Our study aims to recruit a diverse group of youth who are overweight and obese and learn more about personal and family health history, how the body processes sugar, and how other aspects of health contribute to risks for diabetes throughout adolescence.
Additional Information
Your child may qualify for this study if the following criteria is met.
Key Criteria:
- Boy ages 10-14 or girl ages 9-13
- At the 85th percentile of weight for their age
- Overweight or obese
- Elevated blood sugar levels (we will test for this)
A research team member will contact you after you submit the screening form to ask more questions about your child and answer any questions you may have.
You and your child may be invited to complete a screening visit for a physical and a test of your child’s blood sugar. If your child is eligible to move forward, there will be a baseline visit with a physical, survey questionnaires, a 3 hour glucose tolerance test, and laboratory testing.
This study will include 5 visits each year for up to 4 years as your child develops.
Compensation is provided up to $1850 for your child’s time over the 4 years of the study.
There is no cost for you or your youth to participate in our research study. Our team can provide transportation assistance if necessary.
