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PreDiabetesNCT06067451

SMART GOALS for Youth With Prediabetes

A study testing SMART GOALS Setting Tool/ Protocol in people with PreDiabetes and Adolescent Obesity, run by Northwell Health at 2 sites in United States.

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Trial summary

The goal of this study is to compare the impact of a SMART ((specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, or timely) Goal setting protocol on body weight, metabolic parameters (Hemoglobin A1c, lipids), diet quality and physical activity frequency in obese children with prediabetes in the outpatient setting. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 10 to 18 years
Conditions the study is for
PreDiabetes, Adolescent Obesity, Behavior, Health
What is being tested?
SMART GOALS Setting Tool/ Protocol
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
80 participants
Where
2 sitesUnited States
Study dates
10 Dec 2023to 27 Feb 2027
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 10 to 18 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Children between ages 10-18 years at baseline visit
  • Children with BMI for age and sex ≥ 85th percentile at baseline visit
  • Children with hemoglobin A1c 5.7% to 6.4% at baseline visit

Who cannot join

  • Children who are not able to provide assent to the study
  • Children less than 10 years in age
  • Children that are not interested in weight loss or diet and lifestyle change
  • Children with known diabetes that use medications that alter glucose or lipid metabolism such as (insulin, metformin, Glucagon Like Peptide-1 Receptor Antagonist (GLP-1 RA), Statins, Accutane).
  • Children on medications that can alter body weight (including antidepressants, steroids, stimulants).
  • Children with documented learning and/or intellectual disabilities as identified through the electronic medical record (such as cognitive disability or autism spectrum disorder)
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  • Children with known psychiatric disorders disabilities as identified through the electronic medical record (e.g., schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, or psychosis
  • Children that have known medical conditions, including endocrine dysfunction, Cushing's Syndrome, or other systemic illness
  • Children with known or suspected eating disorders as identified through the electronic medical record
  • Children that have known genetic or syndromic obesity
  • Female children who are pregnant

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Thomas Zachmann, RD contact

(516) 472-3750

tzachmann@northwell.edu

Rashida Talib, MPH contact

(516)472-3631

rtalib@northwell.edu

United States2 sites, 2 recruiting
  • Northwell Health

    New York, New York, 11042

    Rashida Talib, MPH, 516-472-3631, rtalib@northwell.edu

    Nessa Wardak, 516-472-3631, nwardak@northwell.edu

    Recruiting
  • Northwell Health

    New York, New York, 11042

    Thomas Zachmann

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Impact of SMART GOAL Setting Protocol on Body Weight and Metabolic Parameters in Children and Adolescents With Prediabetes; a Randomized Clinical Trial.

The goal of this study is to compare the impact of a SMART ((specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, or timely) Goal setting protocol on body weight, metabolic parameters (Hemoglobin A1c, lipids), diet quality and physical activity frequency in obese children with prediabetes in the outpatient setting. The main question is if participants using the SMART Goal Setting Protocol (SGSP) will have a significant reduction. The participants randomized to the study group will receive the SGSP, consisting of the SMART Goal Selection Guide (SGSG) and Weekly Goal Monitoring Tool (WGMT), in BMI Z-score, A1c, and dyslipidemia in 6 months compared to controls.

Read the detailed description

Implementing a SMART goal-setting protocol for the overweight and obese pediatric population with prediabetes can benefit patients by empowering participants to set their own goals. In addition, utilizing a standardized tool can provide a more focused approach to behavior change between visits and increase a child's sense of self- efficacy and autonomy which may enhance motivation and engagement in the treatment process. This study can add strength to current interventions involving childhood obesity and prediabetes management and may inform the development of a more effective interventions in this population. By providing evidenced-based strategies, this study has the potential to improve the health of children at risk for type 2 diabetes.

The investigators will recruit 60 participants with newly diagnosed prediabetes to the proposed study.

Participants will be recruited from the outpatient clinic of the Children's Diabetes Center at the Cohen Children's Medical Center, Long Island, NY.

Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to one of the two arms. The participants will be stratified by Tanner stage (II and III vs IV and V) and sex (Male vs Female) before randomization.

The Medical Nutrition therapy (MNT) Protocol and visit frequency will be the same for all of the study participants in both the study and standard of care group in which the Registered Dietician (RD) will reinforce and encourage healthy habits and behaviors In addition successes and barriers to change.

At the end of each visit, the participants in the standard of care (SOC) group will be asked to provide a summary of topics discussed and what the participants plan to improve on from now and their next visit: responses will be documented in the EMR, and participants will schedule a follow-up visit in 1-4 months.

The participant randomized in the study group will first receive the SGSG which will highlight 3 domains of SMART goals (exercise, diet, and behavior). Each domain will have 1 predetermined and unchanging primary goal which will serve as the standard for all participants to strive for based on the latest literature recommendations. In addition, each domain will provide a list of examples of SMART goals for participants to choose from. Participants will be asked to independently select and personalize 2-3 SMART goals from this list.

The Registered Dietitian will identify the patient's perceived challenges in achieving their goal, work collaboratively with the patient to problem-solve and make necessary modifications to the goal to overcome challenges. The provider may suggest scaling back the goal if participant reports that perceived challenges are deemed to be significant or participants may choose to work on new goals or will intensify current goals as necessary at the end of each follow-up. The goal will be recorded in the WGMT for progress evaluation and monitoring. This tool should be returned at follow-up. The WGMT will be documented into the patients' chart and scanned into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

The study will evaluate changes in weight throughout the intervention by measuring participants anthropometric parameters, including height, weight, and BMI. These measurements will be taken at baseline, 1-4 months, and 4-7 months using the Touchbase Electronic medical record system, which will calculate BMI based on CDC growth charts adjusted for age and sex based.

To assess changes in metabolic parameters, routine laboratory data will be collected based on the discretion of the attending endocrinologist per the standard of care. This will include Hemoglobin A1c, lipid panel and blood pressure. The data will be used to evaluate changes in metabolic health over the course of the study.

Being tested
SMART GOALS Setting Tool/ Protocol
Keywords
Nutrition
Medical subject headings
Prediabetic State, Pediatric Obesity, Health Behavior, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases, Feeding Behavior, Risk Reduction Behavior

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • SMART GOALS Setting Tool/ ProtocolBehavioural

    The participants randomized to the study group will receive the SGSP, consisting of the SMART Goal Selection Guide (SGSG) and Weekly Goal Monitoring Tool (WGMT), which will be used in tandem. The participant will first receive the SGSG which will highlight 3 domains of SMART goals (exercise, diet, and behavior). Each domain will have 1 predetermined and unchanging primary goal which will serve as the standard for all participants to strive for.

Study groups in NCT06067451
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
SMART GOAL ArmExperimentalThe participants randomized to the study group will receive the SGSP, consisting of the SMART Goal Selection Guide (SGSG) and Weekly Goal Monitoring Tool (WGMT), which will be used in tandem. The study group participants will also be asked to summarize the information discussed during the visit, and then will receive the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time sensitive) Goal Setting Protocol (SGSP).
Receives: Behavioral: SMART GOALS Setting Tool/ Protocol
Standard of Care ArmNo interventionParticipants randomized to this group will receive standard of care. At the end of each visit, the participants in the standard of care (SOC) group will be asked to provide a summary of topics discussed and what they plan to improve on from now and their next visit:

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. To determine the impact of SMART Goal setting on BMI z-scores To determine the impact of SMART Goal setting on BMI z-scores

    To determine the impact of SMART Goal setting on BMI z-scores, will assess anthropometrics at baseline, month 3 and at final visit (month 6)

    Measured: 6 months

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Temporal changes in Hemoglobin A1c between the study and control groups

    A1c will be drawn every 3 months.

    Measured: 3 months

  2. Temporal changes in Lipids

    Lipid panel to be drawn at baseline and again at 6 months if show elevation are detected per standard of care

    Measured: 6 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Oct 2023
  2. Study start10 Dec 2023
  3. Primary completion27 Feb 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion27 Feb 2027 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
We'll enroll 60 pediatric subjects diagnosed with prediabetes within three months at the Pediatric Diabetes Clinic. These subjects will be randomly assigned to two arms. All participants will receive standardized medical nutrition therapy protocol and visit frequency from RD. Study group participants will get the SGSP, consisting of the SMART Goal Selection Guide (SGSG) and Weekly Goal Monitoring Tool (WGMT). SGSG will outline three SMART goal domains (exercise, diet, behavior) with a primary goal and example goals. Participants will personalize 2-3 SMART goals, those in standard of care group will just be asked "what changes they plan to make".
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
80 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06067451
Sponsor's protocol ID
23-0375
Status last verified
Oct 2026
First submitted
15 Sep 2023
Last updated
20 Oct 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Hales CM, Carroll MD, Fryar CD, Ogden CL. Prevalence of Obesity and Severe Obesity Among Adults: United States, 2017-2018. NCHS Data Brief. 2020 Feb;(360):1-8.

    PubMed 32487284
  • Flechtner-Mors M, Thamm M, Wiegand S, Reinehr T, Schwab KO, Kiess W, Widhalm K, Holl RW; APV initiative and the BMBF Competence Network Obesity. Comorbidities related to BMI category in children and adolescents: German/Austrian/Swiss Obesity Register APV compared to the German KiGGS Study. Horm Res Paediatr. 2012;77(1):19-26. doi: 10.1159/000334147. Epub 2011 Nov 22.

    PubMed 22104037
  • Han JC, Lawlor DA, Kimm SY. Childhood obesity. Lancet. 2010 May 15;375(9727):1737-48. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(10)60171-7. Epub 2010 May 5.

    PubMed 20451244
  • Daniels SR. Complications of obesity in children and adolescents. Int J Obes (Lond). 2009 Apr;33 Suppl 1:S60-5. doi: 10.1038/ijo.2009.20.

    PubMed 19363511
  • Wing RR, Lang W, Wadden TA, Safford M, Knowler WC, Bertoni AG, Hill JO, Brancati FL, Peters A, Wagenknecht L; Look AHEAD Research Group. Benefits of modest weight loss in improving cardiovascular risk factors in overweight and obese individuals with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2011 Jul;34(7):1481-6. doi: 10.2337/dc10-2415. Epub 2011 May 18.

    PubMed 21593294
  • Weiss R, Taksali SE, Tamborlane WV, Burgert TS, Savoye M, Caprio S. Predictors of changes in glucose tolerance status in obese youth. Diabetes Care. 2005 Apr;28(4):902-9. doi: 10.2337/diacare.28.4.902.

    PubMed 15793193
  • Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) Research Group. The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): description of lifestyle intervention. Diabetes Care. 2002 Dec;25(12):2165-71. doi: 10.2337/diacare.25.12.2165.

    PubMed 12453955
  • Kelley CP, Sbrocco G, Sbrocco T. Behavioral Modification for the Management of Obesity. Prim Care. 2016 Mar;43(1):159-75, x. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2015.10.004.

    PubMed 26896208
  • International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG). IPEG guidelines for surgical treatment of extremely obese adolescents. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A. 2009 Apr;19 Suppl 1:xiv-xvi. doi: 10.1089/lap.2009.9981.supp. No abstract available.

    PubMed 19371154
  • Armstrong SC, Bolling CF, Michalsky MP, Reichard KW; SECTION ON OBESITY, SECTION ON SURGERY. Pediatric Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Evidence, Barriers, and Best Practices. Pediatrics. 2019 Dec;144(6):e20193223. doi: 10.1542/peds.2019-3223. Epub 2019 Oct 27.

    PubMed 31656225
  • Ameer B, Weintraub MA. Pediatric Obesity: Influence on Drug Dosing and Therapeutics. J Clin Pharmacol. 2018 Oct;58 Suppl 10:S94-S107. doi: 10.1002/jcph.1092.

    PubMed 30248198
  • Williams CF, Bustamante EE, Waller JL, Davis CL. Exercise effects on quality of life, mood, and self-worth in overweight children: the SMART randomized controlled trial. Transl Behav Med. 2019 May 16;9(3):451-459. doi: 10.1093/tbm/ibz015.

    PubMed 31094443
  • Styne DM, Arslanian SA, Connor EL, Farooqi IS, Murad MH, Silverstein JH, Yanovski JA. Pediatric Obesity-Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2017 Mar 1;102(3):709-757. doi: 10.1210/jc.2016-2573.

    PubMed 28359099
  • Al-Khudairy L, Loveman E, Colquitt JL, Mead E, Johnson RE, Fraser H, Olajide J, Murphy M, Velho RM, O'Malley C, Azevedo LB, Ells LJ, Metzendorf MI, Rees K. Diet, physical activity and behavioural interventions for the treatment of overweight or obese adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017 Jun 22;6(6):CD012691. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012691.

    PubMed 28639320
  • Gallo S, Cheskin LJ. Treatment of Obesity: Beyond the Diet. Gastroenterol Clin North Am. 2021 Mar;50(1):113-125. doi: 10.1016/j.gtc.2020.10.003. Epub 2021 Jan 5.

    PubMed 33518158

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing SMART GOALS Setting Tool/ Protocol in people with PreDiabetes and Adolescent Obesity, run by Northwell Health at 2 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 11 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Thomas Zachmann, RD ((516) 472-3750, tzachmann@northwell.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

To determine the impact of SMART Goal setting on BMI z-scores To determine the impact of SMART Goal setting on BMI z-scores (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06067451, which also lists 47 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 20 Oct 2026.

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