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NCT Number: NCT00541879

Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Through Science Enrichment

Type 2 diabetes and obesity in children continue to increase at alarming rates with devastating results. However, both these metabolic diseases are largely preventable through adoption of a healthy lifestyle, an understanding of what happens to food in the body, energy balance and some simple aspects of glucose regulation. Can elementary school children be taught the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent type 2 diabetes and obesity? Children need to learn this essential knowledge and practice these important health behavior skills. Elementary school may be an ideal place to master this subject that is a direct and logical extension of current health curricula including nutrition and physical activity blended with science and math.

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Key information

Conditions

Type 2 Diabetes Body Weight Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Endocrine System Diseases Glucose Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

6 year–13 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Putnam, Tavelli, Bennett and Dunn Elementary Schools

Fort Collins, Colorado, 80524, United States

About this study

Biomedical scientists lead a classroom series of interactive, inquiry-based science and health explorations directed at type 2 diabetes, obesity and their prevention in three elementary schools serving children at high risk for type 2 diabetes. Diabetes knowledge was measured in children and parents at the beginning, end and 9 months after the end of the intervention using validated questionnaires.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Elementary school child in selected intervention or comparison classes/schools

Treatment and study plan

Program ENERGY

Behavioral

Weekly or biweekly classroom and gym based science enrichment focused on how the body works including blood glucose regulation, healthy eating and physical activity, diabetes abd how it can be prevented

comparison

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Diabetes knowledge and prevention behaviors in elementary school children

    Time frame: one-three school year(s)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Parental diabetes knowledge, self-reported physical activity

    Time frame: one -three school year(s)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Colorado State University

Other

Collaborators

  • National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
  • Poudre School District, Fort Collins, CO

Registry information

Official study title

Type 2 Diabetes Knowledge: Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Through Science Enrichment

Acronym: DKENERGY

Important dates

Study start
2001
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Oct 10, 2007
Registry last updated
Nov 7, 2014

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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