ActiveGirls: Physical Activity, Hormone Health, and Diabetes Risk in Early Adolescence
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
Puberty
Insulin Resistance
Physical Activity
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 8 and older
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
This study explores how a physical activity program can affect hormone health and diabetes risk in girls ages 8-12 who may be at higher risk. The study aims to address:
* Does the 'ActiveGirls' program meet the needs of girls and families in engaging them to increase physical activity?
* What is the trend of markers of diabetes risk and puberty hormones over a 1-year period and how are these leve…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Caregiver: Caregiver of child (ie mother, father, or other legal guardian), English-speaking, Access to a device where they are able to receive study e-mails or texts
* Child: English-speaking, Female, ages 8-12 years old at time of enrollment, Pre-menarchal at time of baselin…
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