A program to help Black and Latino men prevent diabetes through weight loss and engagement.
Power-Up: An Effectiveness Trial of the Diabetes Prevention Program Tailored for Black and Latino Men
This study is testing a special program called Power-Up to help Black and Latino men at risk for diabetes lose weight and stay engaged, and it will compare how well this program works against the usual diabetes prevention program.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10700936 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a tailored version of the Diabetes Prevention Program specifically designed for Black and Latino men at risk for diabetes. It aims to compare the effectiveness of this program, called Power-Up, against the standard National DPP in terms of weight loss and participant engagement. The study will utilize electronic health records to identify eligible participants and will enroll around 450 men, who will be randomly assigned to either the Power-Up program or standard care. The research will also evaluate the program's reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and costs using the RE-AIM framework.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Latino men who are at risk for diabetes and meet specific BMI and A1c eligibility criteria.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or Latino or who are not at risk for diabetes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes prevention strategies specifically for Black and Latino men, reducing health disparities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that tailored interventions can be effective in improving health outcomes in specific populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chambers, Earle C — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Chambers, Earle C
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.