Couple-based lifestyle intervention to prevent type 2 diabetes
Official title: PreventT2 Together: Examing the efficacy of couple-based lifestyle intervention to prevent type 2 diabetes
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-10939106 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a program called PreventT2 Together, which helps couples at high risk for type 2 diabetes make healthier lifestyle choices together, while also looking at how happy they are in their relationship and how they support each other in these changes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $664,121 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK140177-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10939106 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are couples where at least one partner is at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in a romantic relationship or those who do not have a partner willing to participate may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a lifestyle intervention designed for couples to help prevent type 2 diabetes in adults at high risk. The program, called PreventT2 Together, aims to engage both partners in making healthier lifestyle choices, recognizing the influence they have on each other. The study will involve a randomized clinical trial with 162 couples, focusing on how relationship satisfaction and partner support can impact lifestyle changes. The research will also explore different recruitment methods to ensure diverse participation and improve retention rates.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes among couples by promoting healthier behaviors together.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that couple-based interventions can be effective in promoting health behavior changes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baucom, Katherine Jane Williams — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Baucom, Katherine Jane Williams
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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.