Active video games for young people with obesity and type 2 diabetes
Tests active video games for inactive young people with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: PLAY2CONTROL Study
Key facts
- Where
- Miami, United StatesSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 5 and 21 years old?
Source: NCT07556679, who can take part
Where in United States
- University of MiamiMiami, United StatesNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Miami
- Trial code
- NCT07556679
- Record updated
- 16 October 2026
- Original description
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of active video gaming participation in otherwise sedentary patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study will assess changes in sedentary time, activity level and changes in weight and Hemoglobin A1c, as well as other complications related to obesity that is monitored in clinic.Read full original descriptionShow less
Active Video Games and Their Effect on Weight Loss and HgbA1c in Patients With Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of active video gaming participation in otherwise sedentary patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study will assess changes in sedentary time, activity level and changes in weight and Hemoglobin A1c, as well as other complications related to obesity that is monitored in clinic.
Inclusion: Patients followed at the University of Miami Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic; Must have a diagnosis of Obesity (BMI >= 95th percentile) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (Hemoglobin A1c > 6.5%); Children and teenagers, 5-18 years old; Young adults 19-21 years old.
Exclusion: Patients who have conditions preventing physical activity (such as physical limitations); Patients without Televisions at home; Pregnant females; Patients in juvenile detention or prison; Adults unable to consent.