Structured lifestyle programs to prevent type 2 diabetes
DP22-001 Real-world effectiveness of structured lifestyle interventions in preventing type 2 diabetes - 2022
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · EMORY UNIVERSITY · NIH-11112278
This project tests whether structured diet, activity, and behavior-change programs offered in everyday clinics and community settings help people at risk avoid type 2 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EMORY UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11112278 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would be offered a practical lifestyle program focused on healthier eating, increased physical activity, and behavior coaching delivered where you get care, such as primary care clinics or community centers. The project compares real-world delivery methods like group sessions, one-on-one coaching, and digital support and tracks outcomes such as weight, blood sugar, and new diabetes diagnoses. It uses routine health records, patient visits, and direct measurements to see how these programs work outside of tightly controlled trials. The aim is to find approaches that are easy to use, acceptable to patients, and scalable in normal care settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults at high risk for type 2 diabetes—for example those with prediabetes, overweight or obesity, or other clinical risk factors—who receive care at participating clinics or community programs.
Not a fit: People without diabetes risk factors or those unable or unwilling to engage in lifestyle programs are unlikely to receive direct benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could lower the chance that people with prediabetes progress to type 2 diabetes and provide prevention programs that are practical in routine care.
How similar studies have performed: Large clinical trials like the Diabetes Prevention Program have shown lifestyle changes can prevent diabetes, but delivering those benefits in routine healthcare and community settings remains a challenge.
Where this research is happening
ATLANTA, UNITED STATES
- EMORY UNIVERSITY — ATLANTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SHAO, HUI — EMORY UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: SHAO, HUI
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.