Teen Diabetes Prevention Studies

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Fast Facts

Female Ages 12-17

Sometimes feel sad, stressed, or grouchy

Have family members 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, 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!!

Additional Information

The goal of these studies is to see if helping teens feel less stressed decreases their chance of getting diabetes. Each study will investigate a different method to decrease stress.

Your teen may qualify for a study if they meet the following criteria:

  • Female 12-17 years old
  • Have a family member with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or gestational diabetes
  • Sometimes feel stressed or depressed
  • No major medical problems
  • No regular psychotherapy or weight loss treatment
  • No 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
 

Your teen will be compensated up to $505 for their participation.

There is no cost to participate.

COMIRB#: 22-0180,16-2571
PI: Lauren Shomaker, PhD

Colorado Multiple Institutional Review Board (COMIRB)
COMIRB/UCD, Mail Stop F490
Anschutz Medical Campus, Fitzsimons Bldg
13001 E 17th Place, 3rd Floor, Room N3214
Aurora, CO 80045

COMIRB@ucdenver.edu
303-724-1055