Parents of Teens
NIH Study available for girls who feel sad and have a family member with diabetes
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, is conducting a study to see if improving depressive symptoms decreases girls’ risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Participation involves two screening visits, random assignment to a six-week group program, and three follow-up visits within a year. Compensation may be provided. Parents must give permission for minors to participate.
Your teen may be eligible if she:
- is between 12 and 17 years of age
- is overweight
- is in good health
- has a family member with diabetes
Your teen may not be eligible if she:
- has major depression or another psychiatric disorder
- is currently taking weight loss medication
- is pregnant
For more information, please call toll free:
1-800-411-1222
TTY: 1-866-411-1010
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Or go online:
clinicaltrials.gov
Refer to study #11-CH-0239
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
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