Guided Imagery Lifestyle Intervention to Promote Health and Prevent Diabetes in Youth (NCT02088294) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Guided Imagery Lifestyle Intervention to Promote Health and Prevent Diabetes in Youth
United States240 participantsStarted 2014-05
Plain-language summary
The childhood obesity epidemic, which falls disproportionately on Latino adolescents, represents a major public health threat to the current generation of youth, and therefore to the health of the nation overall. This project directly addresses the role of psychosocial stress in promoting obesity and metabolic disease risk, and investigates the role of the mind-body CAM intervention of guided imagery in both reducing stress and promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors that could dramatically improve the metabolic health of today's youth.
Who can participate
Age range
14 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male and female enrolled in second year (i.e. sophomore year) of high school at time of consent into study, junior year at time of intervention
* Self-stated intent to complete high school
* Predominantly minority ethnicity (self-reported)
* Overweight/ obese and normal weight
* Agreement to attend up to 3 after school classes per week for the 12 weeks of the program
Exclusion Criteria:
* Serious chronic illness or physical, cognitive, or behavioral disability that would prevent ability to fully receive intervention
* Prior diagnosis of clinical eating disorder, psychiatric disorder, or significant cognitive disability
* Lack of English fluency
* Participation in previous "Council" programs offered through the school
* Participation in formal weight-loss programs in 3 months preceding entry to study
* Pregnancy
* Sibling or other household member enrolling for the intervention
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.