Lifestyle intervention to prevent diabetes in Arab women
Official title: Community-Based Lifestyle and Leadership Intervention for Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention of Diabetes in Women in the Arab Community
Run by Hadassah Medical Organization · NCT03358797 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a community program that helps Palestinian women in East Jerusalem learn about healthy eating, exercise, and mental health to see if it can prevent diabetes and improve their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hadassah Medical Organization Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Jerusalem) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 29, 2016 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 25, 2023 |
| Trial ID | NCT03358797 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are Palestinian women over the age of 18 who can commit to the intervention timetable.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are younger than 18, unable to commit to the intervention, or suffering from serious mental or physical illnesses 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 aims to implement and evaluate a community-based lifestyle intervention designed specifically for Palestinian women living in East Jerusalem, integrating leadership skills training into the established Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). The intervention consists of 22 sessions led by professionals, focusing on nutrition, exercise, and mental health support, tailored to the cultural and social context of the participants. The first phase will assess the impact of leadership training on maintaining health behaviors, while the second phase will shift focus to resiliency training without the leadership component. The goal is to empower women and foster community support to improve long-term health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the risk of diabetes among Arab women by promoting sustainable lifestyle changes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with community-based lifestyle interventions for diabetes prevention, indicating a promising approach for this specific population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Over age 18 * Able to commit to the intervention timetable Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than age 18 * Unable to commit to the intervention timetable * Were not pregnant with expected delivery during the intervention * Were suffering from other serious mental or physical illness
Where it's running
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Beit-Safafa community center
Jerusalem, Israel Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Donna Zwas, MD, MPH — Hadassah University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Nisreen Agbaria, RN, MSc
- Email: nigbaria@gmail.com
- Phone: +972 52-966-8796
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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.