Online program for reversing type 2 diabetes with a plant-based diet
Official title: The Feasibility, Implementation and Efficacy of a Diabetes Reversal Online Program and Study (DROP Study) in an Office Setting
Run by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine · NCT05572502 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a 12-week online program teaching people with type 2 diabetes about plant-based diets can help them improve their blood sugar levels, lose weight, and lower cholesterol.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Washington D.C., District of Columbia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 21, 2023 |
| Main results expected | August 28, 2024 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | April 18, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05572502 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are U.S. adults aged 18 or older with a prior diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with unstable medical or psychiatric illnesses, or those unable to participate fully in the study, may not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study evaluates the feasibility and effectiveness of a 12-week online program focused on plant-based nutrition aimed at reversing type 2 diabetes. Participants will receive education on plant-based diets and their potential health benefits, including reductions in glycated hemoglobin, body weight, and cholesterol levels. The study will analyze data to determine the program's impact on these health markers in a community setting, providing insights for healthcare professionals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could help patients achieve better control of their diabetes and improve overall health through dietary changes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with plant-based diets in managing and potentially reversing type 2 diabetes, indicating that this approach is supported by existing evidence.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * U.S. Men and women meeting the age of majority, defined as follows: Age 19 or older in Nebraska and Alabama; Age 21 or older in Mississippi; Age 18 or older in all other states * Prior diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus Exclusion Criteria: * Use of recreational drugs in the past 6 months * Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during the study period, as verified by self-report * Unstable medical or psychiatric illness * Lack of English fluency * Inability to maintain current medication regimen * Inability or unwillingness to participate in all components of the study
Where it's running
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Physician Committee for Responsible Medicine
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Neal Barnard, MD — Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
- Study coordinator: Vanita Rahman, Md
- Email: vrahman@pcrm.org
- Phone: 2025277500
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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.