Effect of Increased Physical Activity and Stopping Evening Snacking in Metabolic Health in Youth With Prediabetes
Baylor College of Medicine
80 participants
May 13, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Non-healthy eating habits and a lack of exercise contribute to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Evening snacking is linked to abnormal weight gain in adults and healthy adolescents. Most adolescents do not get enough exercise. This study aims to look at the benefits of more exercise and stopping evening snacking in youth with prediabetes. The study lasts 8 weeks, and participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a standard of care group.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- 12-18 years of age
- Having a diagnosis of prediabetes
- Engaging in frequent evening snacking
- Inadequate physical activity
Exclusion Criteria5
- Diagnosis of diabetes
- Significant history of chronic disease
- Evidence of significant liver or kidney disease;
- Any hormone replacement therapy; and
- Pregnancy.
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Interventions
Participants in the intervention arm will be asked to perform ≥10,000 daily steps (≥5 days/week) and omit evening snacking after 8:00 p.m.
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NCT06782906