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Activity levels in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes

Evaluation of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in youth with type 1 diabetes using the Multimedia Activity Recall for Children and Adolescents (MARCA)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ANZCTR
Registry ID
ACTRN12613000443796
Enrollment
40
Registered
2013-04-18
Start date
2013-04-26
Completion date
2019-01-19
Last updated
2020-03-16

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Conditions

None listed

Brief summary

This study is looking to evaluate physical activity and sedentary behaviour in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes using the Multimedia Activity Recall for Children and Adolescents (MARCA) and accelerometers. This study will also evaluate associations between physical activity/sedenatry behaviour and markers of diabetes control. Results from this study will be compared to a nationally representative sample of healthy children and adolescents that have similar evaluations of physical activity and sedentary behaviour.

Interventions

Actvitiy is observed using an accelerometer that is worn for 7 days after recruitment

Sponsors

Dr Alexia Pena
Lead SponsorIndividual

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
9 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Children with type 1 diabetes

Exclusion criteria

Children with other types of diabetes i.e. type 2 diabetes Children with intellectual or mental impairment Children who don't speak English

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ANZCTR · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026