Comparing digital and in-person programs for preventing diabetes
Supplement to Effectiveness of Digital Versus In-Person Diabetes Prevention Programs
This study is looking at whether a digital program that uses AI for personalized coaching can help people with prediabetes make healthier lifestyle changes better than traditional in-person coaching, and it's for adults aged 18-75 who are overweight or obese.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10871434 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of a digital diabetes prevention program that uses AI technology for personalized lifestyle coaching compared to traditional in-person coaching. The study involves a randomized controlled trial with 368 prediabetic adults aged 18-75 who are overweight or obese. Participants will be divided into two groups, one receiving the digital program and the other receiving standard human coaching. The goal is to determine which method is more effective in improving health outcomes and preventing the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are prediabetic adults aged 18-75 who are overweight or obese.
Not a fit: Patients who are not prediabetic or do not fall within the specified age and weight criteria may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a scalable and effective solution for preventing type 2 diabetes in at-risk populations.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promising results for digital health interventions in chronic disease prevention, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mathioudakis, Nestoras N — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Mathioudakis, Nestoras N
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.