Increasing physical activity in adults with prediabetes and diabetes through primary care interventions

Intervention based in primary care to increase physical activity among inactive adults with prediabetes and diabetes

NIH-funded research Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-10669156

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 typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionKaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES)
Project IDNIH-10669156 on NIH RePORTER

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.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who have prediabetes or diabetes and are not currently prescribed insulin.

Not a fit: Patients who are already sufficiently active or those who are insulin-dependent may not receive significant benefits from this research.

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 performed: 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

Oakland, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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