BRIDGE: Diabetes Prevention for Older Adults
Official title: BRinging the Diabetes Prevention Program to GEriatric Populations (BRIDGE)
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-11237590 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project compares a telehealth version and an in-person lifestyle program to help older adults with prediabetes lose weight and lower their chance of developing diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2021 |
| Project end | November 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $830,133 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK127916-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11237590 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Older adults (generally 65 years and up) with prediabetes or at high risk for developing diabetes are the ideal candidates for this project.
✕Less likely to help
People who already have diagnosed diabetes or who cannot participate in either telehealth or local in-person sessions are unlikely to benefit from enrolling.
What this research studies
If you join, you would be randomly assigned to either a 12-month Diabetes Prevention Program tailored for older adults delivered by telehealth or the same tailored program delivered in person. About 230 participants will be recruited through the health system's records and patient portal and followed with a pragmatic approach to reflect real-world care. The main health goal is weight loss at six months and the main implementation goal is attendance at program sessions. The team will use measures that matter for everyday life and aim to make the program easier to offer in community and rural settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could make an effective diabetes-prevention program more convenient and widely available to older adults, reducing future cases of diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: The original Diabetes Prevention Program showed large diabetes risk reduction in adults 60+ and early work suggests telehealth delivery is feasible, but a head-to-head comparison tailored for older adults is new.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beasley, Jeannette Michele — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Beasley, Jeannette Michele
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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.