Diabetes prevention program tailored for African Americans

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

This study aims to improve attendance and weight loss outcomes in a Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) specifically designed for African Americans, who face higher rates of diabetes and obesity. Participants will be randomized into three groups: a standard DPP, a culturally-tailored DPP, and a culturally-tailored DPP enhanced with socioeconomic support. The study addresses social determinants of health that impact attendance and outcomes, focusing on the unique challenges faced by low-income African Americans. By tailoring the program to cultural and socioeconomic needs, the study seeks to enhance the effectiveness of diabetes prevention efforts in this underserved population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Black/African American
* Overweight (\[BMI\> 24); and
* Diagnosed with prediabetes OR pre-diagnosed with gestational diabetes OR high risk result on prediabetes risk test

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with diabetes
* Pregnant
* Not fluent in English
* Currently pregnant, planning a pregnancy in the next year, currently breastfeeding or have given birth in the last 6 months
* Currently participating in a weight loss program
* Currently have a medical condition that causes drastic weight loss
* Bariatric weight loss surgery in last year
* Cannot walk a 1-block distance without assistance and without stopping due to pain, tightness, or pressure in the chest
* Had heart failure
* Not willing to use a fitness tracker, wi-fi scale, and the internet
* Not available in the evening one day each week to participate in a class

Where it's running

• University of Missouri-Kansas City
  Kansas City, Missouri, United States Recruiting
• University Health
  Kansas City, Missouri, United States Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jannette Y Berkley-Patton, PhD — University of Missouri-Columbia
• Study coordinator: Christopher Winders
• Email: windersc@umkc.edu
• Phone: 18162355370

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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.