Financial coaching and lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes in low-income families
Financial Coaching and Lifestyle Intervention for Diabetes Prevention in Low-income Families
This study is testing if adding financial coaching to lifestyle changes can help low-income families lose weight and improve their health to prevent diabetes.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT05944549 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of combining financial coaching with a lifestyle intervention to improve weight and metabolic outcomes in low-income families. Participants will receive enhanced support through evidence-based financial coaching alongside traditional lifestyle changes. The study will compare the outcomes of this combined approach against a lifestyle intervention alone, focusing on weight loss and metabolic health. Participants must have a child enrolled in the Brighter Bites program and meet specific eligibility criteria.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are English-speaking parents with a BMI over 25 who have a child participating in the Brighter Bites program.
Not a fit: Patients currently taking medications that affect appetite or body composition, or those with conditions that impact body composition, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to significant weight loss and improved metabolic health for low-income families, potentially reducing the risk of diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using lifestyle interventions for weight loss, but the combination with financial coaching is a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking parents * BMI\>25.0 at baseline * must have a child participant in the Brighter Bites program at study enrollment * own a smartphone (Android 6 and iPhone 12.4 or later) * must able to participate in study activities Exclusion Criteria: * medications known to affect appetite or body composition (e.g., corticosteroids, antidepressants, beta blockers, sulfonylureas, insulin) * currently diagnosed with conditions known to affect body composition or fat distribution (e.g., Cushing's syndrome, hypothyroidism) * diagnosis of an eating disorder * currently pregnant.
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Shreela V Sharma, PhD,RD,LD — The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Study coordinator: Shreela V Sharma, PhD,RD,LD
- Email: Shreela.V.Sharma@uth.tmc.edu
- Phone: 713-500-9344
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.