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Clinical Trial
. 2010 May 21:11:60.
doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-11-60.

Taking Action Together: a YMCA-based protocol to prevent type-2 diabetes in high-BMI inner-city African American children

Lorrene D Ritchie  1 , Sushma Sharma, Joanne P Ikeda, Rita A Mitchell, Aarthi Raman, Barbara S Green, Mark L Hudes, Sharon E Fleming
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Taking Action Together: a YMCA-based protocol to prevent type-2 diabetes in high-BMI inner-city African American children

Lorrene D Ritchie et al. Trials. .

Abstract

Background: Associated with a tripling in obesity since 1970, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in children has risen 9-10 fold. There is a critical need of protocols for trials to prevent T2DM in children.

Methods/design: This protocol includes the theory, development, evaluation components and lessons learned from a novel YMCA-based T2DM prevention intervention designed specifically for high-BMI African American children from disadvantaged, inner-city neighborhoods of Oakland, California. The intervention was developed on the basis of: review of epidemiological and intervention studies of pediatric T2DM; a conceptual theory (social cognitive); a comprehensive examination of health promotion curricula designed for children; consultation with research, clinical experts and practitioners and; input from community partners. The intervention, Taking Action Together, included culturally sensitive and age-appropriate programming on: healthy eating; increasing physical activity and, improving self esteem.

Discussion: Evaluations completed to date suggest that Taking Action Together may be an effective intervention, and results warrant an expanded evaluation effort. This protocol could be used in other community settings to reduce the risk of children developing T2DM and related health consequences.

Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01039116.

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Theoretical model for Taking Action Together study.
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Flowchart of study participant recruitment, self-selection to site, and eligibility assessment.
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