Screening Adolescents for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Community Clinic

June 23, 2005 updated by: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance in a subset of children 10-19 years of age in an inner city community clinic. The demographics of the clinic are 75% African American, 20% Hispanic, 5% other. African American and Hispanic patients have a higher prevalence of diabetes with significant morbidity, predominantly from microvascular and macrovascular disease. Obesity is commonly seen in patients with Type 2 diabetes and contributes to the underlying insulin resistance seen in the disease. Obesity is an increasing health problem among adolescents. Since Type 2 diabetes can be present for several years before diagnosis, it is worrisome that younger children will have undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes for years. This will increase the risk of earlier complications in these patients as young adults.

We hypothesize that the occurrence of abnormal glucose metabolism in 400 children with either a history of obesity, family history of diabetes mellitus, or symptoms suggestive of diabetes mellitus will be higher than the general pediatric population. We believe that a family based educational program can reduce fasting plasma glucose.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This is a two part study. The first part is a diabetes screening study of 400 adolescent children who have a risk factor for type 2 diabetes to determine the prevalence of abnormal glucose metabolism in such patients. At the time of glucose screening all children will be given a dietary habit survey and two measures of depression/self-esteem to complete so that we may measure the correlation of depression and obesity and depression and abnormal glucose metabolism.

The second part tests the efficacy of a family based educational program in lowering fasting glucose in children who screen positive for type 2 DM, hyperinsulinemia, or impaired glucose tolerance. This educational assessment will be administered in an observational non-randomized, non-blinded fashion. The dietary habit survey and the measures of self-esteem and depression will aid us in creating this family based educational study.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

400

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • North Carolina
      • Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710
        • Recruiting
        • Duke University
        • Contact:
        • Contact:
          • Diana McNeill, MD
          • Phone Number: 919-684-6841

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

10 years to 19 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion criteria for screening will be patients who have one of the following:

  1. 120% of ideal body weight or BMI> 27
  2. Weight greater than 75th percentile
  3. Family history of type 2 diabetes in first or second degree relative
  4. Acanthosis nigricans or skin tags as signs of insulin resistance
  5. Symptoms of hyperglycemia (polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, or recurrent infections).
  6. Symptoms or signs of PCOS (hyperandrogenism, hirsutism, irregular menses)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Educational/Counseling/Training
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

Collaborators

Duke University
Diabetes Trust Fund

Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 22, 2002

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 22, 2002

First Posted (Estimate)

July 23, 2002

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 24, 2005

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 23, 2005

Last Verified

July 1, 2002

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • NCRR-M01RR00030-0199

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