Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in Black Emergent Adult

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, CHAPEL HILL · Feb 21, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying ways to prevent type 2 diabetes in Black women aged 18 to 25 who are at risk due to problems with binge eating. Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition that affects how your body uses sugar, and Black Americans are diagnosed at much higher rates than other groups. The trial focuses on reducing binge eating, which can lead to obesity and increase the risk of developing diabetes. Participants will need to be Black women within the specified age range, have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher, experience binge eating episodes at least once a week, and be prediabetic.

If eligible, participants can expect to take part in activities designed to help them manage their eating habits and prevent weight gain. It's important to know that participants will need access to a smartphone and the internet to take part in the study. This research aims to address the higher risk of diabetes in young Black women by focusing on a behavior that can be changed, hopefully leading to better health outcomes.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Black women
• • between 18-25 years of age
• • BMI ≥ 25 kg/m\^2
• • At least one binge eating episode weekly
• • Prediabetic
• • Have access to a smartphone
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Have no internet access
• • Currently type 2 diabetic
• • Currently pregnant
• • Are in substance use treatment
• • Have received prior or planned bariatric surgery