A program to prevent Type 2 Diabetes through diet and exercise

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Small Steps for Big Changes (SSBC) is an observational program aimed at reducing the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) through diet and exercise counseling. Conducted in partnership with YMCAs across 8 provinces in Canada, the study evaluates both the implementation and effectiveness of the SSBC program. It involves training staff, enrolling patients, and measuring various health outcomes such as blood glucose levels, weight, and exercise habits over a two-year period. The program consists of six sessions delivered over four weeks, focusing on enhancing participants' self-regulatory skills for healthier lifestyle choices.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Patients

Inclusion Criteria:

* Community-dwelling adults aged 18 years or older
* able to read and speak English
* has prediabetes assessed by one of the following means: (a) physician-diagnosed prediabetes, (b) HbA1c values between 5.7 - 6.4% (American Diabetes Association, 2012), (c) an American Diabetes Association risk questionnaire score indicating increased risk (\>5)
* Individuals who have previously been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes but who are in remission (defined as achieving glycated hemoglobin (A1C) of \< 6.4% without any diabetes-related medications for a minimum of 3 months) will be eligible to participate.

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Patients currently diagnosed type 2 diabetes with an HbA1c of 6.5% or greater.

Organizational partners

Inclusion criteria:

\- Senior leadership and/or management of our Canadian YMCA delivery partner organizations

Exclusion criteria: N/A

Site leads/managers

Inclusion criteria:

\- YMCA staff who manage/coordinate programs (e.g., general manager of health programs) for each site willing to act as SSBC site lead champion.

Exclusion criteria: N/A

Coaches

Inclusion criteria:

Site staff certified as SSBC coaches to deliver the program.

Exclusion criteria: N/A

Where it's running

• Health and Exercise Psychology Laboratory
  Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting
• Castle Downs Family YMCA
  Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Not yet recruiting
• Prince George Family YMCA
  Prince George, British Columbia, Canada Not yet recruiting
• Tong Louie Family YMCA
  Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Not yet recruiting
• YMCA of Brandon Health and Fitness Centre
  Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Not yet recruiting
• Elmwood-Kildonan
  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Not yet recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.