Improving treatment adherence for metabolic health in Negev Bedouins
Official title: Examining the Effectiveness of Family and Community-Based Intervention Programs to Improve Treatment Adherence for Overweight, Obesity, Prediabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, and Type 2 Diabetes in the Bedouin Community in the Negev
Run by Ariel University · NCT06575465 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a family-focused program to help Bedouins in the Negev stick to a healthier lifestyle to better manage type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 170 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ariel University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rahat) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | May 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 28, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06575465 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include Bedouin men and women aged 18 and above who are diagnosed with overweight, obesity, metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other chronic diseases that may interfere with the study or those who are pregnant or lactating may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a family-centered intervention program aimed at improving treatment adherence for metabolic health among the Bedouin community in the Negev, which faces high rates of type 2 diabetes and obesity. The intervention consists of 10 sessions over 12 months focusing on nutrition, physical activity, and cultural aspects to promote adherence to a Mediterranean diet. Participants will be assessed for changes in fasting glucose, HbA1c, lipid profiles, BMI, physical activity, and quality of life. The study employs a controlled community intervention design with two groups: one receiving the intervention and the other serving as a control.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve metabolic health outcomes and treatment adherence in the Bedouin community.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with community-based participatory approaches in improving health outcomes, suggesting potential for this culturally tailored intervention.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Bedouin men and women aged 18 and above * Diagnosed with overweight, obesity, metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes * Consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with other chronic diseases that might interfere with the study * Pregnant or lactating women * Individuals unable to provide informed consent
Where it's running
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Clalit healthcare clinic
Rahat, Israel Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Muflah Ataika, MD — Rahat Counseling Clinic, Southern District, Clalit Health Services.
- Study coordinator: Vered Kaufman-Shriqui, PhD
- Email: veredks@ariel.ac.il
- Phone: +972587751199
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.