Increasing physical activity in adults with prediabetes and diabetes through primary care interventions
Official title: Intervention based in primary care to increase physical activity among inactive adults with prediabetes and diabetes
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-10669156 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help adults with prediabetes and diabetes become more active by offering friendly support and advice during their doctor visits, and if you join, you'll get two years of phone coaching to help you move more and feel better!
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 15, 2019 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $625,411 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DK123053-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10669156 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have prediabetes or diabetes and are not currently prescribed insulin.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are already sufficiently active or those who are insulin-dependent may not receive significant benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance physical activity among adults with prediabetes and diabetes by integrating brief assessments and counseling into primary care visits. The study will involve patients from Kaiser Permanente Southern California, where healthcare providers will evaluate patients' readiness to increase their physical activity and provide tailored advice. Eligible participants will be enrolled in a two-year telephone counseling program designed to motivate and support them in adopting a more active lifestyle. The approach focuses on individuals who are not on insulin, as they are at higher risk for complications but can greatly benefit from increased physical activity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced complications for patients with prediabetes and diabetes through increased physical activity.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that integrating physical activity counseling into healthcare settings can successfully increase activity levels, indicating a promising approach for this intervention.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Young, Deborah R. — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Young, Deborah R.
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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.